Salomos segl

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Norwegian Nynorsk[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Calque of Latin sigillum Salomonis. As the white flower name of is similar to Swedish, English and Danish.

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

Salomos segl n (definite singular Salomos seglet, indefinite plural Salomos segl, definite plural Salomos segla)

  1. (folklore, tradition, magic) the Solomon's seal (the magic symbol in old and modern magic traditions in Norway, often like a hexagram)
  2. (botany) a Solomon's seal (the flower)
    Synonym: storkonvall
  3. (dialectal, botany) lily of the valley
    Synonym: liljekonvall
  4. (dialectal, botany, Trøndelag) red campion
    Synonyms: raud jonsokblom, sankthanskoll, raud soleie