: a collection of love poems forming a book in the Protestant canon of the Old Testament see Bible Table

Word History

Etymology

from the opening verse: "The song of songs, which is Solomon's"

First Known Use

1548, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Song of Solomon was in 1548

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“Song of Solomon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Song%20of%20Solomon. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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Song of Solomon

: a collection of love poems forming a book in the Protestant canon of the Old Testament see bible

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