icon
/ˈaɪ.kɑn/ noun B2- An image, symbol, picture, portrait, or other representation, usually as an object of religious devotion.
- A type of religious painting portraying a saint or scene from Scripture, often done on wooden panels.
- A person or thing that is the best example of a certain profession or some doing. · That man is an icon in the business; he personifies loyalty and good business sense.
- A small picture that represents something. · Click the loudspeaker icon to configure audio settings.
- An image used to represent a user; an avatar or profile picture. · Is it okay if I use your drawing as my icon?
- A word, character, or sign whose form reflects and is determined by the referent; onomatopoeic words are necessarily all icons. · .
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