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1sol
noun \ˈsōl\
Definition of SOL
: the fifth tone of the diatonic scale in solmization
Variants of SOL
sol also so \ˈsō\
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Origin of SOL
Medieval Latin sol; from the syllable sung to this note in a medieval hymn to St. John the Baptist
First Known Use: 14th century
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2sol
noun \ˈsäl, ˈsȯl\
Definition of SOL
: an old French coin equal to 12 deniers; also : a corresponding unit of value
Origin of SOL
Middle French — more at sou
First Known Use: 1583
3sol
noun \ˈsäl, ˈsȯl\
plural so·les \ˈsō-(ˌ)lās\
Definition of SOL
: the basic monetary unit of Peru before 1985 and since 1990 — see money table
Origin of SOL
American Spanish, from Spanish, sun, from Latin
First Known Use: 1883
4sol
noun \ˈsäl, ˈsȯl\
Definition of SOL
: a fluid colloidal system; especially : one in which the medium is a liquid
Origin of SOL
-sol (as in hydrosol), from solution
First Known Use: 1899
5sol
abbreviation
Definition of SOL
soluble
Sol
noun \ˈsäl\
Definition of SOL
1
: the Roman god of the sun — compare helios
2
: sun
Origin of SOL
Middle English, from Latin
First Known Use: 15th century
SOL Defined for Kids
sol
noun \ˈsōl\
Definition of SOL for Kids
: the fifth note of the musical scale
Medical Dictionary
sol
noun \ˈsäl, ˈsȯl\
Medical Definition of SOL
: a fluid colloidal system; especially : one in which the dispersion medium is a liquid
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