ephod

noun

eph·​od ˈe-ˌfäd  ˈē- 

1

: a linen apron worn in ancient Hebrew rites

especially : a vestment for the high priest

2

: an ancient Hebrew instrument of priestly divination

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Late Latin, from Hebrew ēphōdh

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1