IDOL


Meaning of IDOL in English

■ noun

1》 an image or representation of a god used as an object of worship.

2》 a person who is greatly admired or revered: a soccer ~.

Origin

ME: from OFr. ~e , from L. ~um 'image', from Gk eidōlon , from eidos 'form'.

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