释义 |
ephra·im·ite I. \ˈēfrēəˌmīt\ noun (-s) Usage: usually capitalized Etymology: Ephraim, younger son of Joseph (Gen 41:50-52), the eponymous ancestor of the Ephraimites (Josh 16) + English -ite 1. : a member of the Hebrew tribe of Ephraim — compare manassite 2. : a native or inhabitant of the ancient northern kingdom of Israel II. adjective Usage: usually capitalized : ephraimitic |