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Sollya

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Sol·​lya | \ ˈsälēə, -lyə \

Definition of Sollya

: a genus of Australian woody vines (family Pittosporaceae) with evergreen entire leaves, nodding blue flowers in loose cymes, and oblong many-seeded capsules

History and Etymology for Sollya

New Latin, after Richard H. Solly †1858 English botanist

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“Sollya.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Sollya. Accessed 27 Sep. 2022.

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