eidolon

ei·do·lon  (-dln)

n. pl. ei·do·lons or ei·do·la (-l)

1. A phantom; an apparition.

2. An image of an ideal.

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[Greek eidlon, from eidos, form; see weid- in Indo-European roots.]

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eidolon [aɪˈdəʊlɒn]

n pl -la [-lə], -lons

1. an unsubstantial image; apparition; phantom

2. an ideal or idealized figure

[from Greek: phantom, idol]

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eidolon

a phantom or apparition.

See also: Ghosts