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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
¶SOL-FLOWER, n. The common rock-rose, Helianthemum vulgare (Mry. 1839 G. Gordon Flora Mry. 18).
[Appar. ad. Lat. sol, sun. It is however doubtful whether the word was ever in popular usage.]You may wish to vary the format shown below depending on the citation style used.
"Sol-flower n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 15 May 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/solflower>
