As a proper noun samson
is an israelite judge in the old testament who performed feats of strength against the philistines but was betrayed by delilah his mistress (
biblical character).
As a noun damson is
a subspecies of plum tree, , native to eurasia.
As an adjective damson is
the color of the fruit of this tree, a very deep purple.
samson Alternative forms
* Sampson
Proper noun
( en proper noun)
An Israelite judge in the Old Testament who performed feats of strength against the Philistines but was betrayed by Delilah his mistress. (biblical character)
(by extension) Any very strong man.
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An English surname derived from the given name.
Quotations
* : Judges 16:6 :
*: And Delilah said to Samson , Tell me, I pray thee, wherein thy great strength lieth, and wherewith thou mightest be bound to afflict thee.
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damson Noun
( en noun)
A subspecies of plum tree, , native to Eurasia.
The edible fruit of this tree.
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Adjective
( en adjective)
The color of the fruit of this tree, a very deep purple.
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Derived terms
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* damson plum ()
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