eidolon
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.ei·do·lon
noun \ī-ˈdō-lən\ plural ei·do·lons\-lənz\ or ei·do·la\-lə\
Definition of EIDOLON
1
: an unsubstantial image : phantom
2
: ideal
Examples of EIDOLON
- <an industrialist who remains an eidolon of the visionary and ambitious self-made man>
Origin of EIDOLON
Greek eidōlon — more at idol
First Known Use: 1828
Related to EIDOLON
- Synonyms
- beau ideal, classic, ideal, exemplar, idea, model, nonesuch, nonpareil, paragon, patron saint
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