golden calf

gold·en calf

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gohl-duh n kaf, kahf]
- /ˈgoʊl dən kæf, kɑf/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gohl-duh n kaf, kahf]
- /ˈgoʊl dən kæf, kɑf/

Definitions of golden calf words

noun golden calf a golden idol set up by Aaron and worshiped by the Israelites. Ex. 32. 1
noun golden calf either of the two similar idols set up by Jeroboam. I Kings 12:28, 29. 1
noun golden calf money or material goods as an object of worship or pursuit. 1
noun golden calf an idol made by Aaron and set up for the Israelites to worship (Exodus 32) 0
noun golden calf either of two similar idols set up by Jeroboam I at Dan and Bethel in the northern kingdom (I Kings 12:28–30) 0
noun golden calf the pursuit or idolization of material wealth 0

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golden calf popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for golden calf

noun golden calf

effigy — A sculpture or model of a person.
idol — an image or other material object representing a deity to which religious worship is addressed.
mammon — New Testament. riches or material wealth. Matt. 6:24; Luke 16:9,11,13.
almighty dollar — money regarded as a major goal in life or as the basis of power: Love of the almighty dollar has ruined many people.
graven image — an idol.

All 5 Synonyms of golden calf