Meaning
An image, symbol, picture, portrait, or other representation, usually as an object of religious devotion.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
From Latin īcōn, from Ancient Greek εἰκών (eikṓn, “likeness, image, portrait”). Eastern Orthodox Church sense is attested from 1833. Computing sense first recorded in 1982.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 36 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-03-08IACNOTX
- 2026-03-02NCIOTUY
- 2026-02-24OCFILNT
- 2026-01-03CIRNLOU
- 2025-11-30OCGHINU
- 2025-11-13OANMDIC
- 2025-10-15OCEIJNT
- 2025-10-03NCDIMOU
- 2025-09-17NCLTOUI
- 2025-08-22CFOMINR
- 2025-08-07OCKHGIN
- 2025-07-04CEOIFNT
+24 earlier appearances in the archive.