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Homer

/ˈhoʊmər/
/ˈhʌʊmə/
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Other forms: Homers

Definitions of Homer
  1. noun
    ancient Greek epic poet who is believed to have written the Iliad and the Odyssey (circa 850 BC)
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    example of:
    poet
    a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
  2. noun
    United States painter best known for his seascapes (1836-1910)
    synonyms: Winslow Homer
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    example of:
    painter
    an artist who paints
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