solera
Americannoun
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(especially in Spain) a series of casks, graded according to age, in which sherries and brandies are stored while maturing.
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a classification for the sherries or brandies having the greatest maturity in a solera.
noun
Etymology
Origin of solera
< Spanish: literally, supporting beam, base (for uprights) < Vulgar Latin *solāria, equivalent to Latin sol ( um ) base, ground (> Spanish suelo ) + -āria -ary; Cf. vino de solera mature wine (presumably from the bottom range of casks) used to fortify younger wine
Example Sentences
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They include Solera Health, which connects patients to digital health solutions, and Monogram Health, which helps patients with chronic kidney disease and other conditions.
Claritas, Monogram, Nexben and Solera didn’t respond to requests for comment.
An investment in Monogram Health was made by CFCG-MGH 23 Holdings, while a stake in Solera was purchased through CF-SOL 23 Holdings, according to the documents reviewed by the Journal.
Crowe reports employment and equity in Solera Health.
From Science Daily
The 23-year-old Zambia captain used a clever stutter in her run up to make goalkeeper Daniela Solera jump before sending her penalty to the left with ease.
From Seattle Times
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