English Explanatory Dictionary

Solomon's seal

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any flowering plant of the genus Polygonatum, especially Polygonatuym multiflorum.
  2. A mystic symbol in the form of a hexagram (or, less often, an octagram).

Pronunciation

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Word forms

Solomon's seal Solomon's seals

Etymology

From genitive form of Solomon (king of ancient Israel) + seal, translating Medieval Latin sigillum Solomōnis.

Related words

Seal of Solomon

Derived words

angular Solomon's seal common Solomon's seal downy Solomon's seal Polygonatum pubescens) dwarf Solomon's seal Eurasian Solomon's seal false Solomon's seal fragrant Solomon's seal giant Solomon's seal great Solomon's seal hairy Solomon's seal Polygonatum pubescens) native Solomon's seal scented Solomon's seal small Solomon's seal smooth Solomon's seal two-leaved Solomon's seal whorled Solomon's seal
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