idol

ˈaɪdəl

An image or representation of a deity used as an object of worship; a person or thing that is greatly admired or revered.

idolum
"image, phantom, idol", in Latin (Indo-European), Classical Period, Roman Empire
εἶδος
"form, shape, figure", in Ancient Greek (Indo-European), Classical Period, Greece

And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely. He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son. But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.

Revelation 21:6-8, KJV

Historical

idole /idole/

Old French, France

ydole /ydole/

Middle English, Britain