Sheba
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9.6
- proper noun
- /ˈʃiːbə/
- Literature
:
Reina de Saba
- The Qur'an mentions the gift sent by Bilqis, queen of Sheba, to King Solomon.
- Queen of Sheba
- Sheba and King Solomon
Examples
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But there is more to Aksum than legends of Sheba and the Ark.
Academic text (2009) -
The fact is, the Queen of Sheba probably didn't have blue eyes.
Fiction book (1996) -
This is Sheba, queen of Sheba.
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Ride ahead and tell your king... ...that the queen of Sheba is coming.
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My boat was built for the queen of Sheba.
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On the third day, Solomon teaches Sheba the language of animals and the language of demons.
Fiction book (1990) -
Handel's "Arrival of the Queen of Sheba," an entr'acte from Solomon, naturally calls for movement.
Academic text (1998) -
The Legend of the Queen of Sheba, painted on cloth, 80cm x 150cm (31 1/2" x 59").
Academic text (2009) -
Hana arrives, hovering, in front of THE QUEEN OF SHEBA TALKING TO SOLOMON.
Fiction book (1996) -
The Queen of Sheba visited King Solomon to test his wisdom.
Synonyms
1
8.2
A famous queen known for her wisdom and great wealth who visited King Solomon
Compounds
- Literature
1
8.2
A famous queen known for her wisdom and great wealth who visited King Solomon
Surface Forms
Etymology
Sheba refers to a legendary ancient kingdom and its queen, and the word comes from the old place called Saba in southern Arabia, now part of Yemen, which was known for trade and treasures. That is why Sheba now names that legendary land and its famous ruler.