homer

Meaning

Noun

1. A former Hebrew unit of dry volume, about equal to 230 L or 6+¹⁄₂ US bushels.
2. Synonym of cor: approximately the same volume as a liquid measure.

Verb

To hit a homer; to hit a home run.

Synonyms

homing pigeon

home run

carrier pigeon

racing homer

racing pigeon

kor

messenger pigeon

homing-pigeon

racer

solo blast

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈhəʊmə/

Etymology

From Hebrew חומר / חֹמֶר (khómer, “clay, heap, large unit of volume”).