idol
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[edit] English
[edit] Etymology
From Ancient Greek εἴδωλον (eidōlon), “‘image, idol’”) from εἶδος (eidos), “‘form’”).
[edit] Pronunciation
- enPR: īʹd(ə)l, IPA: /ˈaɪd(ə)l/, SAMPA: /"aId(@)l/
- Rhymes: -aɪdəl
- Homphones: idle, idyl(l) (US pronunciation)
[edit] Noun
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idol (plural idols)
- A graven image or representation of anything that is revered, or believed to convey spiritual power.
- 1911 The Green Eye of the Little Yellow God, J. Milton Hayes:
- There's a one-eyed yellow idol to the north of Khatmandu,There's a little marble cross below the town; There's a broken-hearted woman tends the grave of Mad Carew, And the Yellow God forever gazes down.
- 1911 The Green Eye of the Little Yellow God, J. Milton Hayes:
- A cultural icon, or especially popular person.
[edit] Descendants
- Japanese: áidoru
[edit] Derived terms
[edit] Translations
representation of anything revered
cultural icon, especially popular person
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[edit] Noun
idol n. (singular definite idolet, plural indefinite idoler)
[edit] Inflection
Inflection of “idol”