Definition of GOLEM

golem

Meanings

Plural: golems

Noun

  • (Jewish folklore) an artificially created human being that is given life by supernatural means
  • a mechanism that can move automatically
  • A humanoid creature made from clay, animated by magic.
  • A humanoid creature made from any previously inanimate matter, such as wood or stone, animated by magic.

Origin / Etymology

From Hebrew גולם \ גֹּלֶם (gólem).

Synonyms

automaton, robot

Scrabble Score: 8

golem is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
golem is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
golem is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

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