Omer
Pronunciations
| Omer | (OH-mer) | listen |
Definitions
n. The seven-week period stretching from the second day of Pesach to the day before Shavuot, during which it is traditional to count each day in Hebrew.
Example Sentences
"I have to go get a haircut before the Omer starts."
Languages of Origin
- Textual Hebrew
- Yiddish
Etymology
Heb. עוֹמֶר omer (originally meaning a sheaf or bundle of grain) > Yid. עומר oymer
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The Omer is a period of semi-mourning for observant Jews, for whom it is traditional not to get cut one's hair, shave, listen to live music, or engage in any kind of organized celebration or party.
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