English Explanatory Dictionary

idolum

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An insubstantial image; a spectre or phantom.
  2. A mental image or idea.
  3. A misconception or fallacy.

Pronunciation

/aɪˈdəʊ.ləm/ /ɪˈ-/ /aɪˈdoʊ.ləm/

Word forms

idolum idola

Etymology

From Latin īdōlum. Doublet of aidoru, eidolon, and idol and related to idea.

Related words

eidolon idol
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