The Oxford Dictionary defines these terms as :
iconic(icon¦ic)
Pronunciation:/ʌɪˈkɒnɪk/adjective
1 relating to or of the nature of an icon:
he became an iconic figure for directors around the world
2 (of a classical Greek statue) depicting a victorious athlete in a conventional style
icon(icon)Pronunciation:/ˈʌɪkɒn, -k(ə)n/noun
1 (also ikon)a devotional painting of Christ or another holy figure , typically executed on wood and used ceremonially in the Byzantine and other Eastern Churches2 a person or thing regarded as a representative symbol or as worthy of veneration:
this iron-jawed icon of American manhood
3 Computing a symbol or graphic representation on a screen of a program, option, or window4 Linguisticsa sign which has a characteristic in common with the thing it signifies, for example the word snarl pronounced in a snarling way
I used these words as "search terms" on ETSY and these are the different interpretations that the following indie Etsyians have chosen, as per the items shown below. As you can see it means different things to different people. I hope you enjoy my Wednesday Wishlist.
Retro Art Vintage Art Print-Mounted-8X10-Brigitte Bardot by trolleyla
Retro Rotary Black Telephone by VintageVivienne
Stay With Me by StephanieGuajardo
Iconic Antique Original Tulip Tiffany Lamp by ParisCoutureAntiques
the mARTyr tote by CallowLilyArt
Iconic Dreamer Camera Strap - Brown by MiniZarafa
Your a jetsetting fashion icon carrying this vintage 70's luggage.... by studio948
Anna May Wong Women's T Dress Asphalt by 57thirtythree
Tapiz de Suenos - Limited Edition print 6/100 by Ravenwolf
FASHION QUOTES OF COCO Altered Art Charm Bracelet by kimarijewelry
Co-Redemptrix by StLuke
Greeting Card blank MATURE La Sirena Mermaid by CiszekDesigns
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