golem

[ goh-luhm, -lem ]

noun

1. Jewish Folklore. a figure artificially constructed in the form of a human being and endowed with life.
2. a stupid and clumsy person; blockhead.
3. an automaton.

golem

/ ˈɡəʊlɛm /

noun

1. (in Jewish legend) an artificially created human being brought to life by supernatural means

Word History and Origins

Origin of golem¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; (via Yiddish goylem ) from Biblical Hebrew gōlem “something wrapped together, shapeless mass; embryo”

Word History and Origins

Origin of golem¹

from Yiddish goylem, from Hebrew gōlem formless thing

Example Sentences

“Dr. Weinberg said my pixies were upsetting her golem.”

From Literature

“The golem eventually spins out of control,” Weiner said, causing destruction and harm.

From Seattle Times

Your mission is to unite the assorted Overworld mobs of golems, zombies, skeletons and such while building defensive structures and attacking enemy outposts.

From Seattle Times

This impulse is an ancient one: The idea that one might bind a djinn, create a golem or manipulate a god or fairy to do your bidding is inscribed deep in the human imagination.

From Seattle Times

The most famous golem is the one allegedly made by the 16th century Rabbi Judah Low ben Bezulel of Prague to protect the Jewish people from antisemitic attacks.

From Los Angeles Times