omer
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Noun — An ancient Hebrew unit of dry measure, roughly equal to 2.3 liters, historically used for grain.
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Etymology
From Biblical Hebrew omer, meaning "sheaf" (of grain).
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What does “omer” mean?
The word “omer” means an ancient Hebrew unit of dry measure, roughly equal to 2.3 liters, historically used for grain. In plain terms, an old unit of grain measure, or the 49-day count between two Jewish holidays.
How do you pronounce “omer”?
“Omer” is pronounced OH-muh (/ˈoʊmɛɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “omer” in a sentence?
Here is “omer” used in a sentence: “The text describes an offering of one omer of barley.”
What part of speech is “omer”?
“Omer” is a noun.
Where does the word “omer” come from?
The word “omer” comes from Hebrew. From Biblical Hebrew omer, meaning "sheaf" (of grain).
How many meanings does “omer” have?
“Omer” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an ancient Hebrew unit of dry measure, roughly equal to 2.3 liters, historically used for grain.