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solidus.

gold coin; (aurus introduced by Constantine);

7 characters3 syllables approx.Latina language

Meaning & usage

adj[ˈsɔ.lɪ.dʊs]Classical-Latin[ˈsɔː.li.dus]
  1. dense, solid, not hollow

    adjective · declension-1 · declension-2
  2. whole, entire, thorough, full

    adjective · declension-1 · declension-2
  3. firm

    adjective · declension-1 · declension-2
  4. substantial, genuine, true, real

    adjective · declension-1 · declension-2
Where this word comes from

From Proto-Italic *soliðos, from Proto-Indo-European *solh₂-i-dʰ-o-s (“entire”), suffixed form of root *solh₂- (“integrate, whole”).

noun[ˈsɔ.lɪ.dʊs]Classical-Latin[ˈsɔː.li.dus]
  1. A solidus: a Roman ~23-carat gold coin introduced by Diocletian in AD 301.

    declension-2 · masculine
  2. A bezant: the solidus's debased Byzantine successors.

    Medieval-Latin · declension-2 · masculine
  3. A shilling, as a unit of account or silver coin.

    Medieval-Latin · declension-2 · masculine
Where this word comes from

From Proto-Italic *soliðos, from Proto-Indo-European *solh₂-i-dʰ-o-s (“entire”), suffixed form of root *solh₂- (“integrate, whole”).

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