sol.
In a movable-do or tonic sol-fa system: the fifth step in a scale, preceded by fa and followed by la.
Meaning & usage
In a movable-do or tonic sol-fa system: the fifth step in a scale, preceded by fa and followed by la.
In a fixed-do system: the musical note G.
Where this word comes from
From Glover's solmization, from Middle English sol (“fifth degree or note of Guido of Arezzo's hexachordal scales”), Italian sol in the solmization of Guido of Arezzo, from the first syllable of Latin solve (“wash away”) in the lyrics of the scale-ascending hymn Ut queant laxis by Paulus Deacon.
An old coin from France and some other countries worth 12 deniers.
Where this word comes from
Learned borrowing from Old French sol (“French coin”) (modern French sou), from Latin solidum, the accusative singular of solidus (“Roman gold coin; (adjective) solid”). Doublet of sold, soldo, solid, solidus, sou, and xu.
A former Spanish-American silver coin.
In full nuevo sol or new sol: the main currency unit of Peru which replaced the inti in 1991; also, a coin of this value.
Where this word comes from
PIE word *sóh₂wl̥ From Spanish sol (“sun”), from Latin sōl (“sun”), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *sóh₂wl̥ (“sun”). Doublet of Sol and sol, directly from the Latin.
A solar day on the planet Mars (equivalent to 24 hours, 39 minutes, 35 seconds).
Where this word comes from
From Latin sōl (“sun”); see further at etymology 3. Doublet of sol from Spanish.
A type of colloid in which a solid is dispersed in a liquid.
A solution to an objection (or "ob"), for example, in controversial divinity.
Where this word comes from
Sense 1 (“type of colloid”) is derived from -sol (in words like alcosol and hydrosol), an abbreviation of solution. Sense 2 (“solution to an objection”) is derived directly from solution.
Clipping of solidarity.
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