Solander (noun)
sol-an-der
A protective box made in the form of a book, for holding such items as botanical specimens, maps, papers, etc.
Late 18th century named after Daniel C. Solander (1736–82), Swedish botanist.
Example sentences
“The leatherbound edition came with its own solander.”
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