Hermes Trismegistus

noun

Her·​mes Tris·​me·​gis·​tus ˈhər-(ˌ)mēz-ˌtri-smə-ˈji-stəs How to pronounce Hermes Trismegistus (audio)
: a legendary author of works embodying magical, astrological, and alchemical doctrines

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin, from Greek Hermēs trismegistos, literally, Hermes thrice greatest

First Known Use

1583, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Hermes Trismegistus was in 1583

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Cite this Entry

“Hermes Trismegistus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Hermes%20Trismegistus. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.

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