homunculi

/hɒmʌŋˈkjuːli/

Definitions

1. noun

a small human figure created in alchemy as a mythical form of artificial life

“The medieval alchemist attempted to create a homunculi using a mixture of human cells and herbs.”

Synonyms

  • artificial life form
  • golem

Antonyms

  • human being
  • natural life form