Meaning of homer in English

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Verb
homer
Definitions
1. hit a home run
Derived terms
- home run
Noun
homer
Definitions
1. a base hit on which the batter scores a run
2. ancient Greek epic poet who is believed to have written the Iliad and the Odyssey (circa 850 BC)
3. an ancient Hebrew unit of capacity equal to 10 baths or 10 ephahs
4. United States painter best known for his seascapes (1836-1910)
5. pigeon trained to return home

Famous quotes

« My mother told me Homer Ditto was not my father. Nope. Mom had had a fling with some other guy who was my dad. Some dude who didn't stick around too long who Mom was happy to get rid of. She chose Homer, and Homer chose me, so he lent me his name even though I didn't have his blood. »
Beth Ditto
« A book is sent out into the world, and there is no way of fully anticipating the responses it will elicit. Consider the responses called forth by the Bible, Homer, Shakespeare - let alone contemporary poetry or a modern novel. »
Chaim Potok
« Homer has taught all other poets the art of telling lies skillfully. »
Aristotle
« In New York, after that famous home run, they expected me to be up there every year. That homer raised me to a high level, with the top guys in the game. »
Bobby Thomson
« It is Homer who has chiefly taught other poets the art of telling lies skillfully. »
Aristotle