Solomon's seal
noun
a mystic or talismanic symbol in the form of an interlaced outline of either a five-pointed or six-pointed star.
Origin of Solomon's seal
First recorded in 1535–45
Definition for solomon's seal (2 of 2)
Solomon's-seal
[ sol-uh-muh nz-seel ]
/ ˈsɒl ə mənzˌsil /
noun
any of several plants belonging to the genus Polygonatum, of the lily family, having a thick rootstock bearing seallike scars, greenish-yellow flowers, and red or blue berries.
Origin of Solomon's-seal
1535–45; translation of Medieval Latin
sigillum Solomōnis
British Dictionary definitions for solomon's seal
Solomon's seal
noun
another name for Star of David
any of several liliaceous plants of the genus Polygonatum of N temperate regions, having greenish or yellow paired flowers, long narrow waxy leaves, and a thick underground stem with prominent leaf scars
Word Origin for Solomon's seal
C16: translation of Medieval Latin
sigillum Solomonis, perhaps referring to the resemblance of the leaf scars to seals