HOMER
Ho"mer, n. (Zoöl.)
Defn: See Hoemother.
HOMER
Ho"mer, n. Etym: [Heb. khomer.]
Defn: A Hebrew measure containing, as a liquid measure, ten baths, equivalent to fifty-five gallons, two quarts, one pint; and, as a dry measure, ten ephahs, equivalent to six bushels, two pecks, four quarts. [Written also chomer, gomer.]
HOMERIC
Ho*mer"ic, a. Etym: [L. Homericus, Gr.
Defn: Of or pertaining to Homer, the most famous of Greek poets; resembling the poetry of Homer. Homeric verse, hexameter verse; — so called because used by Homer in his epics.
HOMESICK
Home"sick`, a.
Defn: Pining for home; in a nostalgic condition.
— Home"sick`ness, n.
HOME-SPEAKING
Home"-speak`ing, n.
Defn: Direct, forcible, and effective speaking. Milton.