homer
/ˈhoʊmɚ/
UK: /ˈhəʊmə/
homer
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Definition
A former Hebrew unit of dry volume, about equal to 230 L or 6+¹⁄₂ US bushels.
Etymology
From Hebrew חומר / חֹמֶר (khómer, “clay, heap, large unit of volume”).
Example Sentences
- "The ephah and the bath shall be of one measure, that the bath may contain the tenth part of an homer, and the ephah the tenth part of an homer: the measure thereof shall be after the homer."
- "Head up! For every newbegotten thou shalt gather thy homer of ripe wheat."
- "The ephah and the bath shall be of one measure, that the bath may contain the tenth part of an homer, and the ephah the tenth part of an homer: the measure thereof shall be after the homer."
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