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solitaire
1. A card game played by one person.
2. A gem, especially a diamond, that is set alone in a ring.
3. Before 1500, the English sense of solitere referred to a "widow" then it became solitaire, a solitary person, a recluse.
2. A gem, especially a diamond, that is set alone in a ring.
3. Before 1500, the English sense of solitere referred to a "widow" then it became solitaire, a solitary person, a recluse.
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solitaire, solitary
solitaire (SAH i tair") (noun)
1. Any of a number of card games in which there is only one player: "In the evening, she likes to get her cards out and play solitaire while sitting by the fire."
2. A gem stone (diamond, etc.) mounted in a single setting with no other stones: "Her engagement ring was a beautiful topaz solitaire."
2. A gem stone (diamond, etc.) mounted in a single setting with no other stones: "Her engagement ring was a beautiful topaz solitaire."
solitary (SAH i ter" ee) (adjective)
1. Living alone, isolated, without companionship: "He lived a solitary life style during the summer when he was camping."
2. Being both single and isolated: "She provided a solitary example of the relationship between rocks and lichens."
3. Living in a prison with no other inmates: "Because of his dangerous behavior, the criminal was placed in solitary confinement for two weeks."
2. Being both single and isolated: "She provided a solitary example of the relationship between rocks and lichens."
3. Living in a prison with no other inmates: "Because of his dangerous behavior, the criminal was placed in solitary confinement for two weeks."
Living a solitary existence needs a high light or two. She often plays solitaire out on the balcony while admiring her solitaire engagement ring.
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