omer

omer

noun \ˈō-mər\

Definition of OMER

1

: an ancient Hebrew unit of dry capacity equal to ¹⁄₁₀ ephah

2

a often capitalized : the sheaf of barley traditionally offered in Jewish Temple worship on the second day of the Passover b capitalized : a 7-week liturgical period of anticipation for Shabuoth beginning with the second day of the Passover

Origin of OMER

Hebrew ʽōmer

First Known Use: circa 1608

Rhymes with OMER

comber, foamer, homer, roamer, vomer