reem

Meanings

Noun

  • 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).

Verb

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

Adjective

Origin

  • From Ancient Hebrew רְאֵם.
  • Compare ream.
  • Of unclear origins, popularised by Joey Essex. Possibly derived from cream or ream.

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