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omer

Syllabification: (o·mer)
Pronunciation: /ˈōmər, ˈōmer/
Definition of omer

noun

  • 1an ancient Hebrew dry measure, the tenth part of an ephah.
  • 2 (Omer) Judaism a sheaf of corn or omer of grain presented as an offering on the second day of Passover.
  • the period of 49 days between the second day of Passover and Shavuoth (Pentecost).

Origin:

from Hebrew ῾ōmer

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Definition of omer in the British & World English dictionary