idolum
/ (ɪˈdəʊlʊm) /
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noun
a mental picture; idea
a false idea, fallacy
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Word Origin for idolum
C17: from Latin: idol
Words nearby idolum
idolatrize, idolatrous, idolatry, idolism, idolize, idolum, Idomeneus, idoneous, I doubt it, idoxuridine, IDP
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How to use idolum in a sentence
Cum halpardis quasi per ludum aperirent armarium idolorum, unumque idolum educerent.
History of the Great Reformation, Volume IV|J. H. Merle D'AubignNon continebor quin idolum Moguntinum invadam, cum suo lupanari Hallensi.
History of the Reformation of the Sixteenth Century, Volume III|J. H. Merle D'AubignFloribus jubebat Marianum idolum, dum una soli murmuraremus preces Marianas ad idolum, ornari.
History of the Reformation of the Sixteenth Century, Volume III|J. H. Merle D'Aubign