eidolon

Signification (Anglais)

  1. An image or representation of an idea; a representation of an ideal form; an apparition of some actual or imaginary entity, or of some aspect of reality.
  2. A phantom; a ghost or an elusive entity.
  3. An unsubstantial image; a spectre; a phantom.

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Prononcé comme (IPA)
/aɪˈdəʊlən/
Étymologie (Anglais)

From Ancient Greek εἴδωλον (eídōlon, “figure, representation”), from εἶδος (eîdos, “sight”), from εἴδω (eídō, “I see”). Doublet of aidoru, idol, and idolum and related to idea.

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