Solomon
[ sol-uh-muhn ]
/ ˈsɒl ə mən /
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noun
fl. 10th century b.c., king of Israel (son of David).
an extraordinarily wise man; a sage.
a male given name.
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Solomon
/ (ˈsɒləmən) /
noun
10th century bc, king of Israel, son of David and Bathsheba, credited with great wisdom
Derived forms of Solomon
Solomonic (ˌsɒləˈmɒnɪk) or Solomonian (ˌsɒləˈməʊnɪən), adjectiveCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Cultural definitions for Solomon
Solomon
In the Old Testament, a Hebrew king, son and successor of David. The “wisdom of Solomon” is proverbial. Solomon is also known for his many wives, for his splendor and wealth, and for building the Temple at Jerusalem (see also Jerusalem).
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