eidolon

[ ahy-doh-luhn ]
/ aɪˈdoʊ lən /
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noun, plural ei·do·la [ahy-doh-luh], /aɪˈdoʊ lə/, ei·do·lons.

a phantom; apparition.
an ideal.

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Origin of eidolon

First recorded in 1820–30; see origin at idol
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Words related to eidolon

hallucination, soul, vision, fantasy, deception, illusion, pipe dream, phantom, devil, demon, shadow, specter, vampire, deity, hero, darling, icon, superstar, nightmare, daydream

British Dictionary definitions for eidolon

eidolon
/ (aɪˈdəʊlɒn) /

noun plural -la (-lə) or -lons

an unsubstantial image; apparition; phantom
an ideal or idealized figure

Word Origin for eidolon

C19: from Greek: phantom, idol
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