homer

Meanings

1. A former Hebrew unit of dry volume, about equal to 230 L or 6+¹⁄₂ US bushels.
2. Synonym of cor: approximately the same volume as a liquid measure.

1. A home run.
2. Synonym of home run (“sexual intercourse”).
3. A homing pigeon.
4. A person who is extremely devoted to a favorite team.
5. A homing beacon.
6. homework

1. To hit a homer; to hit a home run.

1. An ancient Greek epic poet of the 8th century BCE, who is credited as the author of the Iliad and the Odyssey.
2. A male given name from Ancient Greek.
3. A town, the county seat of Banks County, Georgia, United States.
4. A town, the parish seat of Claiborne Parish, Louisiana, United States.
5. A number of townships in the United States, listed under Homer Township.

1. A surname from Middle English.

Etymology

From Hebrew חומר / חֹמֶר (khómer, “clay, heap, large unit of volume”).