Solomon

noun Sol·o·mon \ˈsä-lə-mən\

Definition of SOLOMON

: a son of David and 10th century b.c. king of Israel proverbial for his wisdom

Late Latin, from Hebrew Shĕlōmōh

First Known Use: before 12th century

SOLOMON Defined for Kids

geographical name Sol·o·mon \ˈsä-lə-mən\

islands W Pacific E of New Guinea divided between Papua New Guinea & independent Solomon Islands (capital, Honiara)

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