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herman
nounLow
/ˈhɜː.mən/A term of affection or familiarity, often used as a nickname for a brother or close friend.
hermann
nounLow
/ˈhɜːmən/A German masculine given name, of Germanic origin, meaning 'army man' or 'warrior'.
hermann-mauguin symbol
nounC2
/ˌhɜː.mən məʊˈɡæ̃ ˈsɪm.bəl/A standard notation used in crystallography and mineralogy to represent the symmetry of a crystal structure, particularly the point group or space group.
hermannstadt
nounVery Low
/ˈhɜː.mən.ʃtat/The historical German name for the city of Sibiu, Romania.
hermaphrodite
adjectivenounC2
/hɜːˈmafrədaɪt/An organism, especially an animal or plant, having both male and female reproductive organs.
hermaphrodite brig
nounVery Low
/hɜːˈmæfrədaɪt brɪɡ/A two-masted sailing vessel with square sails on both masts, a type of brig.
hermaphrodite rig
nounVery low
/hɜːˈmæfrədaɪt rɪɡ/A specific type of sailing ship rig that uses a combination of square and fore-and-aft sails on a single mast.
hermaphroditus
nounRare
/hɜːˌmæfrəˈdaɪtəs/A name derived from Greek mythology for a being possessing both male and female reproductive characteristics.
hermatype
nounVery Rare
/ˈhɜː.mə.taɪp/A reef-building coral; a coral polyp that secretes a hard skeleton of calcium carbonate, contributing to the formation of coral reefs.
hermeneutics
nounLow (C2/Advanced)
/ˌhɜː.mɪˈnjuː.tɪks/The theory and methodology of interpretation, especially of scriptural, literary, or philosophical texts.
hermes
nounB2/C1
/ˈhɜː.miːz/ (mythology, anglicised); /ɛəˈmɛz/ (brand, approximate French)In Greek mythology: the messenger of the gods, god of trade, wealth, luck, fertility, animal husbandry, sleep, language, thieves, and travel.
hermes trismegistus
nounC2
/ˌhɜː.miːz ˌtrɪs.meˈdʒɪs.təs/A legendary Hellenistic figure, a syncretic combination of the Greek god Hermes and the Egyptian god Thoth, regarded as the founder of alchemy, astrology, and hermetic philosophy.
hermeticism
nounC2
/hɜːˈmɛt.ɪ.sɪ.zəm/A philosophical and religious tradition based on writings attributed to Hermes Trismegistus, emphasizing the attainment of spiritual wisdom and the unity of the cosmos.
hermione
nounLow (primarily as a proper name). Surged in popularity post-1997 due to Harry Potter but remains uncommon as a general vocabulary item.
/hɜːˈmaɪ.ə.ni/Proper noun. A female given name of Greek origin, meaning 'messenger, earthly'. In contemporary culture, strongly associated with Hermione Granger, a central character in the Harry Potter series, symbolising intelligence, diligence and moral courage.
hermit
nounC1
/ˈhɜː.mɪt/a person who lives in seclusion from society, often for religious reasons.
hermit crab
nounLow
/ˈhɜː.mɪt ˌkræb/A small crustacean that lives in an empty seashell for protection.
hermit kingdom
nounLow (specialized political/historical discourse)
/ˌhɜː.mɪt ˈkɪŋ.dəm/A country that deliberately isolates itself from international relations, trade, and cultural exchange.
hermit of st. augustine
nounVery Low
/ˈhɜːmɪt əv sənt ˈɔːɡəstiːn/A member of the Order of Saint Augustine who lives a solitary, contemplative life separate from community.
hermit thrush
nounLow
/ˌhɜː.mɪt ˈθrʌʃ/A small, brown North American songbird (Catharus guttatus) known for its beautiful, flute-like song.
hermitage
nounC1/C2
/ˈhɜːmɪtɪdʒ/The secluded dwelling or retreat of a hermit.

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