First Known Use: 1535
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noun ho·mer \ˈhō-mər\
Definition of HOMER
: an ancient Hebrew unit of capacity equal to about 101⁄2 or later 111⁄2 bushels or 100 United States gallons (378 liters)
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Origin of HOMER
Hebrew ḥōmer
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noun hom·er \ˈhō-mər\
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verb hom·er
Definition of HOMER
intransitive verb
: to hit a home run
First Known Use of HOMER
1940
Homer
biographical name Ho·mer \ˈhō-mər\
Definition of HOMER
9th–8th? cent. b.c. Greek epic poet
Homer
biographical name
Definition of HOMER
Winslow 1836–1910 Am. artist
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homer
noun hom·er \ˈhō-mər\
Definition of HOMER for Kids
: home run
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