favicon

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An icon associated with a particular website, and typically displayed in the address bar of a browser viewing the site.

Pronunciation

/ˈfævɪkɒn/ en-au-favicon.ogg

Word forms

favicon favicons

Etymology

From the original filename used by Internet Explorer, "favicon.ico", a blend of favorites (“browser bookmarks”) + icon.

Related words

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