1. An unsubstantial image; a phantom.
2. An ideal or idealized figure.
Etymolgy: Greek, from eidos, form, shape.
Not to be confused with the Eidelons from the Farscape TV series. Although I wouldn't be surprised if the similarity were intentional.
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Monday word: eidolon
1. An unsubstantial image; a phantom.
2. An ideal or idealized figure.
Etymolgy: Greek, from eidos, form, shape.
Not to be confused with the Eidelons from the Farscape TV series. Although I wouldn't be surprised if the similarity were intentional.
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