n. 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.
n. A phantom, a ghost or elusive entity.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. An image or representation; a form; a phantom; an apparition.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. A likeness; an image; a representation.
n. A shade or specter; an apparition; hence, a confusing reflection or reflected image.
n. One of the small floating winged figures frequently found in Greek art, especially on Greek vases.
Word Usage
"Man is essentially an idolater, -- that is, in bondage to his imagination, -- for there is no more harm in the Greek word eidolon than in the Latin word imago."