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epha

 

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Noun epha has 1 sense
  1. ephah, epha - an ancient Hebrew unit of dry measure equal to about a bushel
    --1 is a kind of dry unit, dry measure
    --1 is a part of homer, kor

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Epha

Noun (1): In the context of biology, epha refers to any of the cell surface receptors belonging to the Eph family, which play a significant role in cell communication and development.

Example sentence: The interaction between epha receptors and ephrin ligands is crucial for guiding axons during neural development.

Noun (2): Epha is a term used in the Bay Islands, Honduras to describe a traditional wooden canoe commonly used for fishing and transportation.

Example sentence: We took a ride in a colorful epha along the turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea.

Noun (3): Epha, in Ethiopian folklore, refers to a mythical spirit that is believed to protect against evil and grant good fortune.

Example sentence: The villagers tell tales of encounters with the epha that helped them overcome hardships.

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