idolum

/ ɪˈdəʊlʊm /

noun

1. a mental picture; idea
2. a false idea, fallacy

Word History and Origins

Origin of idolum¹

C17: from Latin: idol

Example Sentences

Cum halpardis quasi per ludum aperirent armarium idolorum, unumque idolum educerent.

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Non continebor quin idolum Moguntinum invadam, cum suo lupanari Hallensi.

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Floribus jubebat Marianum idolum, dum una soli murmuraremus preces Marianas ad idolum, ornari.

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