A representation or picture of a sacred or sanctified Christian personage, traditionally used and venerated in the Eastern Church.
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An image; a representation.
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An important and enduring symbol: "Voyager will take its place ... alongside such icons of airborne adventure as The Spirit of St. Louis and [the] Bell X-1” ( William D. Marbach).
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Computer Science A picture on a screen that represents a specific file, directory, window, option, or program.
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One who is the object of great attention and devotion; an idol: "He is ... a pop icon designed and manufactured for the video generation” ( Harry F. Waters).
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