Definition of golden calf Golden calf

gold•en calf

We found 3 definitions of golden calf from 2 different sources.

What does golden calf mean?

Noun
golden calf - (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
		graven image, idol, god a material effigy that is worshipped; "thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image"; "money was his god"

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golden calf (Noun)
Old Testament A golden image of a calf, made by Aaron and worshipped by the Israelites.
golden calf (Noun)
Money as an end in itself; mammon.