Delilah Definition & Meaning

delilah
noun
  1. (Old Testament) the Philistine mistress of Samson who betrayed him by cutting off his hair and so deprived him of his strength
  2. a woman who is considered to be dangerously seductive

"Delilah" in song lyrics

See how delilah is used in real songs:

  • "Dreadlock cut off once by this girl named Delilah"
    (DJ) Muggs f/ Wyclef Jean — John 3:16
  • "I'm like Samson -- Samson to Delilah"
    Vanilla Ice — Play That Funky Music
  • "sampsaon and delilah"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "delilah"

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