First Known Use: 14th century
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graven image
noun
: an object (such as a statue) that is worshipped as a god or in place of a god
Full Definition of GRAVEN IMAGE
: an object of worship carved usually from wood or stone : idol
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Origin of GRAVEN IMAGE
graven, past participle of 1grave
Rhymes with GRAVEN IMAGE
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