1. Plural of ephah; an ancient Hebrew unit of dry measure, approximately equivalent to a bushel.
Usage: biblical; historical; also spelled 'epha'

Examples

• The merchant measured out ten ephas of barley for the transaction.
• In biblical times, an ephah was a standard measure for grain and flour.
• The recipe called for three ephas of wheat flour.
• Ancient Hebrew texts frequently reference ephas as units of commerce.