Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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¶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.]