Definition of "Solomon"

Solomon

/ˈsɒləmən/

proper noun
countable and uncountable, plural Solomons
1. (biblical) 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.
  Quotations
  And there came of all people to hear the wisdom of Solomon, from all kings of the earth, which had heard of his wisdom.
  1611, The Holy Bible, […] (King James Version), London: […] Robert Barker, […], 1 Kings 4:34
2. (countable) A male given name from Ancient Greek [in turn from Hebrew], feminine equivalent Salome.
3. (countable) A surname from Hebrew.
4. An electoral division in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia.
noun
plural Solomons
1. A person of unusual wisdom.
2. A very large champagne bottle (named after the king) with the capacity of about 20 liters, equivalent to 28 standard bottles.