Ishmael Definition & Meaning

ishmael
noun
  1. (Old Testament) the son of Abraham who was cast out after the birth of Isaac; considered the forebear of 12 Arabian tribes
  2. a person who is rejected (from society or home)

"Ishmael" in song lyrics

See how ishmael is used in real songs:

  • "Like Columbian fish scale, ask my man Ishmael"
    Diamond D and the Psychotic Neurotics — Best Kept Secret
  • "Red, Pabi, What up? Yeah.. Ishmael"
    Shyheim — When You Come Home
  • "Traveled onto Mecca with Ishmael"
    X-Clan — A.D.A.M.

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