חומה

Hebrew

Etymology

Compare Ugaritic 𐎈𐎎𐎚 (ḥmt, wall).

Noun

חוֹמָה (khomá) f (plural indefinite חוֹמוֹת, singular construct חוֹמַת־, plural construct חוֹמוֹת־)

  1. large, high wall, usually of stone or brick, that serves or once served as a barrier to the passage of people or animals

Derived terms

  • חוֹמַת בֶּרְלִין (khomát berlin)

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