Logo
dictionary thesaurus

David's-harp

noun
plural David's-harps

Definition of David's-harp

: a Solomon's seal (Polygonatum multiflorum)

History and Etymology for David's-harp

after King David, who once charmed King Saul with his harp (1 Samuel 16:23—Authorized Version); from the similarity of its flowering stalk to David's harp in old Biblical illustrations

Keep scrolling for more

WORD OF THE DAY

oblige

play

See Definitions and Examples

Get Word of the Day daily email!