Sa·lo·me
| \ sə-ˈlō-mē
, ˈsa-lə-(ˌ)mā
\
, ˈsa-lə-(ˌ)mā
\
Definition of Salome
: a niece of Herod Antipas given the head of John the Baptist as a reward for her dancing
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“Salome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Salome. Accessed 15 Apr. 2021.
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The first known use of Salome was in 1623
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