Homer

Hom′er (hōm′ẽr), n. (Zoöl.) A carrier pigeon remarkable for its ability to return home from a distance.

Ho′mer (hō′mẽr), n. (Zoöl.) See Hoemother.

Ho′mer, n. [Heb. khōmer.] A Hebrew measure containing, as a liquid measure, ten baths, equivalent to fifty-five gallons, two quarts, one pint; and, as a dry measure, ten ephahs, equivalent to six bushels, two pecks, four quarts. [Written also chomer, gomer.]