English Explanatory Dictionary

Solomon

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. In the Old Testament and Qur'an, a king of Israel famous for his wisdom; father of King Rehoboam and the son of King David.
  2. A male given name from Ancient Greek [in turn from Hebrew], feminine equivalent Salome.
  3. A surname from Hebrew.
  4. An unincorporated community in Nome Census Area, Alaska, United States.
  5. A minor city in Dickinson County and Saline County, Kansas, United States.
  6. An electoral division in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia.
noun
  1. A person of unusual wisdom.
  2. A very large champagne bottle (named after the king) with the capacity of 18 liters, equivalent to 24 standard bottles.

Pronunciation

/ˈsɒləmən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Solomon.wav /ˈsɑləmən/

Word forms

Solomon Solomons

Etymology

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.

Synonyms

Melchior

Related words

Salome shalom Shlomo Shula Shulamith Slimane

Derived words

judgement of Solomon judgment of Solomon Ring of Solomon Solomon equations Solomonic Solomonid Solomon Islands Solomon Sea Solomonseal Solomon syndrome wisdom of Solomon
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