Associations to the word «Salome»

Wiktionary

SALOME, proper noun. A name ascribed to the stepdaughter of Herod who asked for the execution of John the Baptist.
SALOME, proper noun. (biblical character) A woman mentioned in Mark 16:1.
SALOME, proper noun. A female given name, rarely used.

Dictionary definition

SALOME, noun. Woman whose dancing beguiled Herod into giving her the head of John the Baptist.

Wise words

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