Song of Solomon

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[ sawnguhv sol-uh-muhn, song ]

noun
  1. a book of the Bible. Abbreviation: Sol.

  • Also called Song of Songs [sawnguhv sawngz, songuhv songz] /ˈsɔŋ əv ˈsɔŋz, ˈsɒŋ əv ˈsɒŋz/ .

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Song of Solomon2
[ sawnguhv sol-uh-muhn, song ]

noun
  1. a novel (1977) by Toni Morrison.

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British Dictionary definitions for Song of Solomon

Song of Solomon

noun
  1. the Song of Solomon a book of the Old Testament consisting of a collection of dramatic love poems traditionally ascribed to Solomon: Also known as: the Song of Songs, the Canticle of Canticles

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Cultural definitions for Song of Solomon

Song of Solomon

A collection of poems or fragments about sexual love and courtship, attributed to Solomon. In Christianity, these poems have been interpreted as allegories of God's love for Israel, the love of Jesus for his people, and so on.

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