Salomos segl

Norwegian Nynorsk

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /salumus sɛɡl/

Noun

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