Ephraim

noun Ephra·im \ˈē-frē-əm\

Definition of EPHRAIM

: a son of Joseph and the traditional eponymous ancestor of one of the tribes of Israel

Hebrew Ephrayim

First Known Use: before 12th century

geographical name Ephra·im \ˈē-frē-əm\

or Mount Ephraim hilly region of ancient Palestine; now in West Bank

— see israel 2

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