Tamar

[ tey-mer, tah- ]

noun

1. the daughter of David and half-sister of Absalom. 2 Samuel 13.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Tamar¹

From Hebrew Tāmār “palm tree, date palm”

Example Sentences

The Mejdi tour was the first time Tel Aviv University student Tamar Elman had heard guides debate such contentious issues.

From The Daily Beast

The discussion was held under the auspices of two Members of Knesset, Tamar Zandberg and Dov Henin.

From The Daily Beast

Tamar Rotem continues: But why not show girls and women in modest attire?

From The Daily Beast

The marines fired three volleys, and the Tamar a royal salute, upon the occasion.

From Project Gutenberg

In steering this course, great care should be taken, not to go too much to the eastward to avoid the reef which the Tamar saw.

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One man killed, and one man wounded, by the natives, on the banks of the Tamar.

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Their interview ended, the two women were about to leave when the door opened to admit Jotan, Tamar and Javan.

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Tamar dismissed the first guard and followed Rokor through the twin doors and down the corridor.

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