solitaire

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a gem (usually a diamond) in a setting by itself
  2. noun extinct flightless bird related to the dodo
  3. noun a dull grey North American thrush noted for its beautiful song

Etymology

Borrowed from French solitaire, ultimately from Latin sōlitārius. Doublet of solitary.

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