Etymology 1

Adjective

1. Of or pertaining to the sun; proceeding from the sun; as, the solar system; solar light; solar rays; solar influence.
2. Born under the predominant influence of the sun.
3. Measured by the progress or revolution of the sun in the ecliptic; as, the solar year.
4. 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

Noun

1. A loft or upper chamber forming the private accommodation of the head of the household in a medieval hall; a garret room.