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Vocabulary Entry
herm
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A monument or sculpture, often a stone block with a head on it, used in ancient Greek and Roman cultures.
Example Sentences
"The ancient city was filled with herms, each one telling a different story."
"Archaeologists discovered a herm near the ruins of the old temple."
"Tourists were fascinated by the elaborate designs of the herms displayed in the museum."
V
verb
To herm can mean to sculpt or create a herm-like structure, though this usage is rare.
Example Sentences
"The artist decided to herm a new statue to honor local legends."
"They spent the afternoon herming various figures out of clay."
"In his workshop, he loved to herm unique shapes inspired by nature."