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Meaning of GOLEM

Pronunciation:  'gowlem

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 Definition: 
  1. [n]  a mechanism that can move automatically
  2. [n]  (Jewish folklore) an artificially created human being that is given life by supernatural means
 
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 Synonyms: automaton, robot
 
 See Also: android, humanoid, mechanical man, mechanism, mythical being

 

 

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Golem
A retelling of the story of Rabbi Loew who shaped a giant man--a golem--out of clay, and brought him to life. The golem was created to protect the Jews of Prague from their persecutors; unfortunately, the golem performed his job almost too well. This version of the story is accompanied by colorful cut-paper illustrations. Selected by the New York Times Book Review as one of the Best Illustrated Children`s Books of 19 96 and winner of the 1997 Caldecott Medal.

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 Related Terms: ament, automaton, born fool, clot, congenital idiot, cretin, defective, half-wit, idiot, imbecile, juggins, machine, mongoloid idiot, moron, natural, natural idiot, natural-born fool, simp, simpleton
 

 

 

 

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