Associations to the word «Idol»

Wiktionary

IDOL, noun. A graven image or representation of anything that is revered, or believed to convey spiritual power.
IDOL, noun. A cultural icon, or especially popular person.

Dictionary definition

IDOL, noun. A material effigy that is worshipped; "thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image"; "money was his god".
IDOL, noun. Someone who is adored blindly and excessively.
IDOL, noun. An ideal instance; a perfect embodiment of a concept.

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats