ephod


eph·od

noun \ˈe-ˌfäd, ˈē-\

Definition of EPHOD

1
: a linen apron worn in ancient Hebrew rites; especially : a vestment for the high priest
2
: an ancient Hebrew instrument of priestly divination

Origin of EPHOD

Middle English, from Late Latin, from Hebrew ēphōdh
First Known Use: 14th century

Other Clothing Terms

babushka, brogue, bumbershoot, cravat, dishabille, furbelow, layette, raiment, spectator

Browse

Next Word in the Dictionary: ephor
Previous Word in the Dictionary: ephippium
All Words Near: ephod

Seen & Heard

What made you want to look up ephod? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Test Your Vocabulary

Take Our 10-Question Quiz

Name That Thing

Take our visual vocab quiz

Test Your Knowledge »

True or False?

A quick quiz about stuff worth knowing

Take It Now »

Join Us on FB & Twitter

Get the Word of the Day and More

Facebook | Twitter

Get Our Free Apps

Voice Search, Favorites,
Word of the Day, and More

iPhone | iPad | Android | More