Klingon Word of the Day for Tuesday, May 16, 2017

Klingon word: van Hew Part of speech: noun Definition: monument, memorial (sculpture) Source: qepHom 2016

KGT 79: One of the most highly developed of the Klingon arts is sculpture. A statue of any kind, realistic or abstract, is a Hew. Realistic statues are found in public spaces, most notably the Hall of Heroes ({Subpu' vaS}), which features likenesses of famous Klingon warriors. Janeway referred to "the obelisk on Khitomer" (VOY "Memorial"). SEE: van qach monument, memorial (building) (qepHom 2016) SEE ALSO: van salute, bow before PB, say goodbye PB (v) van salute, tribute (n) van bom anthem, hymn KGT van'a' award (n) Hew statue (n) -- Voragh tlhIngan ghantoH pIn'a' Ca'Non Master of the Klingons