Magen David n 1: a six-pointed star formed from two equilateral triangles; an emblem symbolizing Judaism [syn: {Star of David}, {Shield of David}, {Magen David}, {Mogen David}, {Solomon's seal}]
Magen David \Magen David\, n. [Hebrew, shield of David.] A hexagram[1a], when used as the symbol of Judaism; called also {Mogen David} and {Star of David}. It is included on the flag of Israel Syn: Star of David, Mogen David. [PJC]
Mogen David \Mogen David\, n. [Hebrew, shield of David.] A hexagram[1a], when used as the symbol of Judaism; called also {Magen David} and {Star of David}. It is included on the flag of the state of Israel Syn: Star of David, Magen David. [PJC]
Star of David \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. [PJC]