Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
herm
noun
/hɜːrm/
Definition
A stone or wooden pillar that is square or rectangular in shape, often used as a boundary marker.
Examples
- The ancient Greeks placed a herm at the entrance of their homes for protection.
- After walking for hours, we finally spotted a herm that signified the edge of the sacred grove.
Meaning
In ancient times, a herm was often associated with a shrine or a protective symbol, marking important places or boundaries.
Synonyms
- marker
- pillar
- monolith
