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Herm
UK
/hɜːm/
US
/hɜrm/
Translation of "herm" into Russian
herm
Noun
UK
/hɜːm/
US
/hɜrm/
herm
herms pl
hermai pl
The herm was an important symbol in ancient Greek culture.
Герма была важным символом в древнегреческой культуре.
Definitions
herm
Noun
UK
/hɜːm/
US
/hɜrm/
A statue in the form of a square stone pillar surmounted by a bust or head, especially of Hermes in ancient Greece.
The ancient Greeks often placed a herm at crossroads as a symbol of protection and guidance.
A hermaphrodite; an intersex individual (slang, often offensive).
Some reptiles can develop as herms under certain environmental conditions.
Herm
Proper noun
A small island in the Channel Islands, situated to the east of Guernsey.
We took the ferry to Herm to enjoy its quiet beaches.