Definitions for herms

herms herm

Spelling: [hurm]
IPA: /hɜrm/

Herms is a 5 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 9 points.

You can make 61 anagrams from letters in herms (ehmrs).

Definitions for herms

noun

  1. a monument consisting of a four-sided shaft tapering inward from top to bottom and bearing a head or bust; those of Hermes usually had an erect penis, which passersby stroked for luck.

Origin of herms

1570-80; Latin hermēs Greek hermês statue of Hermes

Examples for herms

One by one they essayed; but not one could succeed in reaching herm.

She had set her main-topsail, and was between herm and Jethou.

I thought so from the day when I saw him come back from herm with the little cannon.

In three atriums the herm of the proprietor stands at the rear.

This is now in the collection of Mr. Maxwell, the present owner of herm.

What herm is there in a wheen innocent muskitties, fur instance?

The mystery of procreation was indicated by phalli on the herm.

The herm on the opposite side of the court probably represented Maia.

Sometimes they were topped by the heads of other gods, but these were called for him, herm.

From the lawn there is also a fine view of the isles of Serk, herm, and Jethou.

Word Value for herms
Scrable

9

Words with friends

9

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