HyperDic: golem

English > 2 senses of the word golem:
NOUNperson golem(Jewish folklore) an artificially created human being that is given life by supernatural means
artifactgolem, automaton, robota mechanism that can move automatically
golem > pronunciation
Soundsgow'lahm
Rhymesabolitionism ... zirconium: 557 rhymes with ahm...
English > golem: 2 senses > noun 1, person
Meaning(Jewish folklore) an artificially created human being that is given life by supernatural means.
CategoryJudaismThe monotheistic religion of the Jews having its spiritual and ethical principles embodied chiefly in the Torah and in the Talmud
folkloreThe unwritten lore (stories and proverbs and riddles and songs) of a culture
Broadermythical beingAn imaginary being of myth or fable
Spanishgolem
Catalangolem
English > golem: 2 senses > noun 2, artifact
MeaningA mechanism that can move automatically.
Synonymsautomaton, robot
Narrowerandroid, humanoid, mechanical manAn automaton that resembles a human being
Broadermechanismdevice consisting of a piece of machinery
Spanishautómata, golem, robot
Catalanautòmat, robot

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