so|da

so|da «SOH duh», noun.

1. any one of several chemical substances containing sodium, such as sodium carbonate (washing soda or sal soda), sodium bicarbonate (baking soda), and sodium hydroxide (caustic soda).

2. = soda water. (Cf. ↑soda water)

3. soda water flavored with fruit juice or syrup, and usually containing ice cream: »

a chocolate soda.

4. the top carshown face up in the dealing box, as play begins in the game of faro.

╂[< Medieval Latin, Italian, or Spanish soda < Italian sodo firm < Latin solidus solid]