| 释义 |
herm
\ˈhərm\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Latin herma, hermes, from Greek hermēs statue of Hermes, herm, from Hermēs, messenger of the gods
: a statue in the form of a square stone pillar surmounted by a bust or head
< a herm of Themistocles which has been identified by its inscription — New Internat'l Year Book >
especially : a pillar surmounted by a usually bearded head of Hermes — compare term |