Reem

Pronunciation

UK IPA: /É¹iËm/, /É¹ÉªËˆÉ›m/

Origin 1

From Classical Hebrew ×¨Ö°×Öµ× (r'em, "").

Full definition of reem

Noun

reem

A large horned animal in ancient Hebrew literature, variously identified with the wild ox or aurochs (Bos primigenius), the Arabian oryx, or a mythical creature (compare unicorn).

Origin 2

Compare ream ("to make a hole in")

Verb

(transitive, nautical) To open (the seams of a vessel's planking) for the purpose of calking them.