golden calf

/ˌgoʊldən kæf/
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Other forms: golden calves

Definitions of golden calf
  1. noun
    (Old Testament) an idol made by Aaron for the Israelites to worship; destroyed by Moses; it is now used to refer to anything worshipped undeservedly
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    type of:
    god, graven image, idol
    a material effigy that is worshipped
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