Solar
WordNet
adjective
(1) Relating to or derived from the sun or utilizing the energies of the sun
"Solar eclipse"
"Solar energy"
WiktionaryText
Etymology 1
From < .
Adjective
- Of or pertaining to the sun; proceeding from the sun; as, the solar system; solar light; solar rays; solar influence.
- Born under the predominant influence of the sun.
- Measured by the progress or revolution of the sun in the ecliptic; as, the solar year.
- Produced by the action of the sun, or peculiarly affected by its influence.
Related terms
- extrasolar
- solar calendar
- solar constant
- solar corona
- solar cycle
- solar day
- solar eclipse
- solar energy
- solar engine
- solar flare
- solar flowers
- solar lamp
- solar microscope
- solar mass
- solar month
- solar neon
- solar oil
- solar phosphori
- solar plexus
- solar power
- solar prominence
- solar spots/sun spots
- solar system
- solar telegraph
- solar radiation
- solar telescope
- solar time
- solar wind
- solar year
Etymology 2
soler, solere, solarium, from sol the sun.
Noun
- A loft or upper chamber forming the private accommodation of the head of the household in a medieval hall; a garret room.