GOLEM


Meaning of GOLEM in English

[ 'gəʊləm , 'gɔɪl- ]

■ noun

1》 (in Jewish legend) a clay figure brought to life by magic.

2》 an automaton or robot.

Origin

C19: from Yiddish goylem , from Heb. gōlem 'shapeless mass'.

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