star of david

Noun
Synonyms: Shield of DavidMagen DavidMogen DavidSolomon's seal

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Noun (1)

  1. a six-pointed star formed from two equilateral triangles; an emblem symbolizing JudaismSynonyms: Shield of DavidMagen DavidMogen DavidSolomon's sealType of emblem, hexagram
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Webster's Dictionary (1913)

Star′ of Dav′id.

A symbol consisting of two overlapped equilateral triangles forming a star with six points, used as a symbol of Judaism. It is also called Magen David, Mogen David, and Shield of David, and is shaped identically to the hexagram and Solomon's seal. It is used on the flag of the modern state of Israel.

Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), from GCIDE 0.54 · with additions: GCIDE editors

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