the syllable used for the fifth tone of a diatonic scale.
(in the fixed system of solmization) the tone G.
a bronze coin and monetary unit of Peru, equal to 100 centavos. S.
Also called libra. a former gold coin of Peru.
an ancient Roman god personifying the sun.
the sun, personified by the Romans as a god.
a male given name, form of Solomon.
shit out (of ) luck (a euphemistic initialism used to avoid explicit vulgarity). See shit.
strictly out (of ) luck.
soluble.
solution.
Greek counterpart: Helios. the Roman god personifying the sun
a poetic word for the sun
Also: Solr. solicitor
Bible Solomon
short for new sol
a former French copper or silver coin, usually worth 12 deniers
First recorded in 1275–1325; Middle English, from Latin solve “free”; see origin at gamut
First recorded in 1575–85; from Old French sol ( French sou ), from Late Latin solidus; compare Italian soldo, Spanish sueldo; see origin at solidus 1
First recorded in 1880–85; from Spanish: literally, “sun,” from Latin sōl
First recorded in 1895–1900; shortened form of hydrosol
From the Latin word solum soil
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Peru’s sol currency strengthened about 10% against the dollar in the last 12 months while the local stock market is booming.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026
“In Spanish we have a saying, ‘El sol sale para todos,’ or the sun rises for everybody.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2025
He says that once the droit du sol has been abolished on the island, the lure will disappear.
From BBC • Feb. 14, 2024
In this context, "the sol is one of the most stable currencies in the region among large and medium-sized countries," Velarde said.
From Reuters • May 11, 2023
One kilowatt-hour per sol is ... it can be anything . . . um ...
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
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