Definitions

1. noun

A statue of a male figure, typically in ancient Greek art, often with the face and arms of a god, and the body of a human

“The museum exhibit included a stunning herm of Apollo.”

2. noun

A pillar or post with a carved or sculpted figure of a person or animal, especially at the entrance of a building

“The ancient temple’s entrance was flanked by two herms, one of a lion and the other of a sphinx.”