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[Date: 1500-1600; Language: Latin;Origin:Greek eikon, from eikenai 'to be like']
a small sign or picture on a computer screen that is used to start a particular operation
　To open a new file, click on the icon at the top of the screen.
someone famous who is admired by many people and is thought to represent an important idea
　a 60s cultural icon
alsoikon
a picture or figure of a holy person that is used in worship in the Greek or Russian Orthodox Church
>iconic [aɪ'kɔnɪk (US) -'kɑː-/