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solidi

/ˈsɒlɪdaɪ/

solidi is the plural of solidus.

Meaning of solidus

Noun

solidus (plural solidi or soliduses)

  1. (historical) A Roman ~23k gold coin introduced by Diocletian in AD 301 and called by that name, but reissued at a slightly lower weight by Constantine I.
  2. (historical) Its successor Byzantine coins, from the eleventh century onward of progressively debased weight and purity.
  3. (historical, obsolete) Synonym of sol or sou: a Carolingian unit of account equivalent to a solidus of silver.
    Synonyms:
    sol, sou
  4. (historical, obsolete) Synonym of soldo: the silver coins of various Italian states.
    Synonyms:
    soldo
  5. (historical, obsolete) Synonym of shilling: an English unit of account and, following the Tudor dynasty, silver coin.
    Synonyms:
    shilling
  6. (historical) The weight of the Roman gold coin, 1/60 of a Roman pound under Diocletian or 1/72 lb. (about 4.5 grams) after Constantine.

See all 11 meanings of solidus

Questions about solidi

What is solidi the plural of?
Solidi is the plural of solidus.
How do you pronounce solidi?
Solidi is pronounced /ˈsɒlɪdaɪ/.

Words near solidi in the dictionary

  1. Soliday
  2. Solidays
  3. solidbody
  4. solider
  5. solidest
  6. solidi
  7. solidifiability
  8. solidifiable
  9. solidification
  10. solidifications
  11. solidified

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