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Solomon definition

Solo·mon (säl′ə mən)

noun

  1. a masculine name: dim. Sol
  2. a king of Israel: he built the first temple and was noted for his wisdom: son & successor of David: 2 Sam. 12:24
  3. a very wise man; sage

Etymology: LL(Ec) Solomon, Salomon < Gr(Ec) Solomōn, Salōmōn < Heb shelomo, lit., peaceful < shalom, peace

Related Forms:

  • Solomonic Sol′o·mon′ic (-män′ik) adjective

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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