I. ˈēfrēəˌmīt noun
( -s )
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Ephraim, younger son of Joseph (Gen 41:50-52), the eponymous ancestor of the Ephraimites (Josh 16) + English -ite
1. : a member of the Hebrew tribe of Ephraim — compare manassite
2. : a native or inhabitant of the ancient northern kingdom of Israel
II. adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
: ephraimitic