ho·mer 2 (hōmər)
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Tweet n. A unit of capacity used by the ancient Hebrews, equal to 10 ephahs (about 10 bushels) or 10 baths (about 100 gallons).Also called kor. [Hebrewḥōmer, heap, homer; see ḥmr in the Appendix of Semitic roots.] |
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