c. 800 bc, Greek poet to whom are attributed the Iliad and the Odyssey. Almost nothing is known of him, but it is thought that he was born on the island of Chios and was blind
2.
Winslow. 1836–1910, US painter, noted for his seascapes and scenes of working life
Homer in American English1
(ˈhoʊmər)
noun
a masculine name
Word origin
L Homerus < Gr Homēros < homēros, a pledge, hostage, one led, hence blind
Homer in American English2
(ˈhoʊmər)
1.
semilegendary Gr. epic poet of c. 8th cent. b.c.: the Iliad & the Odyssey are both attributed to him
2.
Winslow1836-1910; U.S. painter
homer in American English1
(ˈhoʊmər)
noun
1.
an ancient Hebrew unit of dry measure, equal to about 61⁄4 bushels
2.
an ancient Hebrew unit of liquid measure equal to about 58 gallons
see also cor1
Word origin
Heb ḥōmer, homer, mound < ḥāmar, to surge up, swell up
homer in American English2
(ˈhoʊmər)
Informal
noun
1. US
home run
2.
homing pigeon
3. US
a radio or TV broadcaster, umpire, etc. regarded as favoring the home team