Meaning of Hermes in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈhərmiz/

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1. Noun

   Hermes

   Etymology

   probably from Greek herma‘heap of stones’: from early times he was represented by a carved stock or stone and was identified with Thoth

   Definitions

   1. (Greek mythology) messenger and herald of the gods

   Examples

   • « god of commerce and cunning and invention and theft »
   • « identified with Roman Mercury »