Idol

From Fresh Dictionary

Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Derived terms

English

Pronunciation

• Ä«d-(ə)l, /ˈaɪd(ə)l/, /"aId(@)l/

  Homophones: idle

  Rhymes: -aɪd(ə)l

Noun

idol (idols)

1. 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.

1. A cultural icon, or especially popular person

Derived terms

• idolatory
• idolise, idolize

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