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Solomon

so·lo·mon

UK/ˈsɒləmən/ US/ˈsɑləmən/ fairly common

noun

1.

(Old Testament) son of David and king of Israel noted for his wisdom (10th century BC)

Origin

From Latin Solomōn (variant of Salomon), from Ancient Greek Σολομών (Solomṓn), from Biblical Hebrew שְׁלֹמֹה (šĕlōmōʰ), from שָׁלוֹם (šālōm, “peace”). Doublet of Shlomo and Suleiman.

Phrases

  • judgement of Solomon
  • judgment of Solomon
  • Ring of Solomon
  • Solomon equations
  • Solomon Islands
  • Solomon Sea
  • Solomon syndrome
  • wisdom of Solomon

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