noun

1. 1. an image; figure; representation
   2. any of various stylized figures, as displayed on a microcomputer screen, representing available functions or resources
2. Eastern Orthodox Ch. an image or picture of Jesus, Mary, a saint, etc., venerated as sacred
3. any person or thing that is revered
4. someone or something regarded as embodying the essential characteristics of an era, group, etc.

Etymology: L < Gr eikōn, an image, figure (in LGr, sacred image) < IE base *weik-, to resemble > Lith į-vỹkti, to happen, become true