herma

/ˈhɜrmə/

Definitions

1. noun

A statue of Hermes, especially one found in Greece or ancient Rome, often depicted as a man with the upper body of a man and the lower body of a goat or a ram, or a representation of Hermes in art.

“The museum featured a collection of ancient Greek hermas, including one with a remarkably well-preserved base.”

Synonyms

  • representation
  • statue

Antonyms

  • abstraction
  • nonrepresentation