I. ho·mer ˈhōmə(r) noun
also cho·mer ˈkō-
( -s )
Etymology: Hebrew ḥōmer
: an ancient Hebrew unit of capacity for dry or liquid measure equal to about 10 1/2 or in later times 11 1/2 bushels or about 100 gallons
II. hom·er ˈhōmə(r) noun
( -s )
Etymology: home (I) + -er
1. : homing pigeon
2.
a. : home run
b. slang : a sports official who favors the home team
III. homer intransitive verb
( homered ; homered ; homering -m(ə)riŋ ; homers )
: to hit a home run