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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

herma

/hɜːrmə/ noun · British & US
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What does herma mean?

noun

A herma is a ancient Greek or Roman statue of a man with a head of one person and the body of another, typically a man with the head of a god or hero. It is also a term used in architecture to describe a column or pillar with a carved head or statue.

Example

"The ancient Greek herma stood proudly in the center of the agora, a symbol of the city's rich history."

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