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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
(#)
,
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

  1. In the Old Testament and Quran, a king of Israel famous for his wisdom.
  2. A male given name.

Derived terms

  • Solomon equations

Translations

Noun

Solomon (plural Solomons)

  1. A very large champagne bottle (named after the king) with the capacity of about 20 liters, equivalent to 28 standard bottles.

See also