English · Word Candidate

icon

/ˈaɪ.kɒn/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: icons

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

An image, symbol, picture, portrait, or other representation, usually as an object of religious devotion.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

hình ảnh, biểu tượng, hình vẽ, thường là đối tượng sùng bái

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A type of religious painting portraying a saint or scene from Scripture, often done on wooden panels.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

loại tranh tôn giáo miêu tả một vị thánh hoặc cảnh trong Kinh Thánh

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Noun

Last week the Archdiocese sent emmissaries to investigate the icon and decided that the tears were not a hoax, Father Koufos said.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “icon” mean?

An image, symbol, picture, portrait, or other representation, usually as an object of religious devotion.

Is “icon” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.