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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

herms

/hɜːrz/ noun · British & US
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What does herms mean?

noun

A herm is a statue of a human figure with an animal's head, typically a male figure with a lion's head. In architecture, a herm is a pillar or column with a sculpted human head or figure.

Example

"The ancient Greek temple featured a series of herms along its facade, each depicting a different mythological figure."

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