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adj
Pertaining to the ancient Greek Olympian god Hermes.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Greek, capitalized
Topics: human-sciences, mysticism, mythology, philosophy, sciences
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adj
Pertaining to Hermes Trismegistus or the writings attributed to him.
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Usage: capitalized
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adj
One who follows/worships Hermes.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: capitalized
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adj
Pertaining to alchemy or occult practices; magical, alchemical.
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adj
Hermetically sealed.
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adj
Isolated, away from outside influence.
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adj
Alternative letter-case form of hermetic.
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Usage: alt-of
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adjective satellite
completely sealed; completely airtight
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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History
From Medieval Latin hermeticus, irregular derivation of Hermes Trismegistus, the god and mythological alchemist, said to possess a magic ability to seal treasure chests so that nothing could access their contents.
Across languages
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