golem

noun/ˈɡoʊləm/

Frequency rank: #15,846 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

A figure from Jewish folklore: an artificial being, usually made of clay, that is brought to life by magic.

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Example sentence

In the old legend, the rabbi brought the golem to life by writing a sacred word on its forehead.

Synonyms & related words

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