Golem

In Jewish folklore, a golem is an anthropomorphic being magically created from inanimate matter, generally clay or mud, and animated.

"It's My Birthday, Too"
In "It's My Birthday, Too", Harry Dresden and Molly Carpenter have fought a slime golem, resulting in them being coated with its stinking slime. While the clothes have to be destroyed, Harry Dresden's duster, staff and blasting rod can be salvaged.

"Day Off"
In "Day Off", a barbed-wire golem is mentioned.