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idolum.

An insubstantial image; a spectre or phantom.

6 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/aɪˈdəʊ.ləm/Received-Pronunciation/ɪˈ-/Received-Pronunciation/aɪˈdoʊ.ləm/General-American/ɪˈ-/General-American
  1. An insubstantial image; a spectre or phantom.

  2. A mental image or idea.

  3. A misconception or fallacy.

Where this word comes from

From Latin īdōlum. Doublet of aidoru, eidolon, and idol and related to idea.

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