Definition of EIDOLON

eidolon

Plural: eidola, eidolons

Noun

  • A phantom, apparition, or an idealized image.
  • 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.
  • A phantom; a ghost or an elusive entity.
  • An unsubstantial image; a spectre; a phantom.

Examples

  • He thought he saw a potential seven-letter word, but it was just an eidolon of his imagination.

Origin / Etymology

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.

Scrabble Score: 8

eidolon: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
eidolon: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
eidolon: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 10

eidolon: valid Words With Friends Word