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Webster 1913 Edition
Solomon
Sol′o-mon
,Noun.
One of the kings of Israel, noted for his superior wisdom and magnificent reign; hence, a very wise man.
– Solˊo-mon′ic
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, Adj.
Solomon’s seal
(Bot.)
, a perennial liliaceous plant of the genus
– Polygonatum
, having simple erect or curving stems rising from thick and knotted rootstocks, and with white or greenish nodding flowers. The commonest European species is Polygonatum multiflorum
. Polygonatum biflorum
and Polygonatum giganteum
are common in the Eastern United States. See Illust. of Rootstock
. False Solomon's seal
(Bot.)
, any plant of the liliaceous genus
Smilacina
having small whitish flowers in terminal racemes or panicles.Definition 2024
Solomon
Solomon
English
Proper noun
Solomon
- In the Old Testament and Quran, a king of Israel famous for his wisdom.
- 1611, Bible (KJV), Kings-Chapter-4/#34 1 Kings 4:34::
- And there came of all people to hear the wisdom of Solomon, from all kings of the earth, which had heard of his wisdom.
- 1611, Bible (KJV), Kings-Chapter-4/#34 1 Kings 4:34::
- A male given name.
Derived terms
- Solomon equations
Translations
king of Israel
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male given name
Noun
Solomon (plural Solomons)
- A very large champagne bottle (named after the king) with the capacity of about 20 liters, equivalent to 28 standard bottles.