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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).

4 characters1 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ɹiːm/UK/ɹɪˈɛm/UK
  1. 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).

Where this word comes from

From Biblical Hebrew רְאֵם (r'em).

verb/ɹiːm/UK/ɹɪˈɛm/UK
  1. To open (the seams of a vessel's planking) for the purpose of calking them.

    transitive
Where this word comes from

Compare ream (“to make a hole in”).

adj/ɹiːm/UK/ɹɪˈɛm/UK
  1. cool, excellent; desirable; sexy.

    Essex · UK · slang
Where this word comes from

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

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