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herm

Pronunciation: [hɜrm]

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Learn how to use herm in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “mythology”

(noun) a herm is a statue that has a head and a stone pillar. People in ancient times used these statues to mark spaces like roads or gardens. It's kind of like a signpost but with a face.

Example

The garden was decorated with a beautiful herm that had a friendly expression.

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There was no herm to guide us, so we got lost along the way.

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Have you ever seen a herm in a park or garden?

Context: “anthropology”

(noun) a herm can also refer to a small stone marker or boundary. Imagine a little pile of rocks or a stone that tells people they have reached a certain place or boundary.

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The herm marked the edge of the property, so everyone knew where it began.

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Without the herm, it was unclear where the land ended.

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Do you think the herm will last a long time as a marker?

How to pronounce herm

Pronunciation: [hɜrm]

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