noun
omer
OH-muh
Omer (noun) means an ancient Hebrew unit of dry measure, roughly equal to 2.3 liters, historically used for grain. Example: “The text describes an offering of one omer of barley.”
noun
1
An ancient Hebrew unit of dry measure, roughly equal to 2.3 liters, historically used for grain.
"The text describes an offering of one omer of barley."
2
In Judaism, the 49-day period counted between Passover and Shavuot.
"Many observant Jews count the omer each night during this period."
How to use omer
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn old unit of grain measure, or the 49-day count between two Jewish holidays.
Common pairings
counting the omer
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Word forms
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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.
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