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Definition of favicon

noun

  • an icon associated with a particular website, typically displayed in the address bar of a browser accessing the site or next to the site name in a user’s list of bookmarks.

Origin:

early 21st century: blend of favourites and icon

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Definition of favicon in the US English dictionary
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