Etymology

reem

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Today it means: 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). Full definition →

Biblical Hebrew רְאֵם
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reem · noun1

  1. Biblical Hebrew · derived fromרְאֵם
  2. English todayreem

From Biblical Hebrew רְאֵם (r'em).

reem · verb2

Compare ream (“to make a hole in”).

reem · adjective3

Of unclear origins, popularised by Joey Essex. Possibly derived from cream or ream.

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