idolism

i·dol·ism

[ahyd-l-iz-uhm]
noun

Origin:
1600–10; idol + -ism

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idolize or idolise (ˈaɪdəˌlaɪz) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
1.  (tr) to admire or revere greatly
2.  (tr) to worship as an idol
3.  (intr) to worship idols
 
idolise or idolise
 
vb
 
i'dolism or idolise
 
n
 
idoli'zation or idolise
 
n
 
idoli'sation or idolise
 
n
 
'idolist or idolise
 
n
 
'idolizer or idolise
 
n
 
'idoliser or idolise
 
n

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Idolism is always a great word to know.
So is ort. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
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