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• noun
A person or thing regarded as a representative symbol or as worthy of veneration.
"Over the decades, she has become a global pop icon, inspiring millions with her music and fashion."
A small graphical symbol on a computer screen that represents a program, file, or function, which can be clicked to activate it.
"To open the application, simply double-click its icon on the desktop."
A painting of Jesus Christ or another holy figure, typically in a traditional style on wood, venerated and used as an aid to devotion in the Byzantine and other Eastern Churches.
"The ancient monastery houses a priceless collection of religious icons dating back to the twelfth century."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Late Latin 'icon', originating from Greek 'eikōn' meaning 'likeness, image, or portrait'.
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