Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A book of the Old Testament: "Song of Solomon" is the name of a book in the Bible, also known as the Song of Songs or Canticles. It is a collection of lyrical love poems.

Usage

• The term "Song of Solomon" is used specifically to refer to this biblical book. It is typically preceded by the definite article "the" when referring to the text itself.
  • Example: We studied the Song of Solomon in our literature class.
  • Example: The imagery in the Song of Solomon is richly poetic.

Advanced Usage

• As a title: The phrase functions as the proper title of the work. It is often capitalized in its entirety.
• In academic or religious discourse: The book is frequently discussed in contexts of theology, poetry, and ancient literature for its unique style and themes of human and divine love.

Variants and Related Words

• Song of Songs: An alternative and older title for the same biblical book.
• Canticles: Another name derived from the Latin "Canticum Canticorum," meaning "Song of Songs."
• Solomonic: (Adjective) Pertaining to or characteristic of Solomon, the traditionally attributed author. (Note: This is a related adjective, not a variant of the book's title).

Synonyms

• Canticle of Canticles: A synonym based on the Latin Vulgate title.
• The Song: A common abbreviated reference in theological and literary contexts.

Notes on Meaning

• While traditionally attributed to King Solomon, most modern biblical scholarship agrees the "Song of Solomon" was written much later. The primary meaning of the term is the title of the book itself, not a single song composed by Solomon.

Noun

1. an Old Testament book consisting of a collection of love poems traditionally attributed to Solomon but actually written much later