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favicon

noun

  1. icon associated with a particular website
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈfævɪkɒn/

noun

Etymology: From the original filename used by Internet Explorer, "favicon.ico", a blend of favorites (“browser bookmarks”) + icon.

  1. An icon associated with a particular website, and typically displayed in the address bar of a browser viewing the site.

    The only way to restore a favicon is to delete the link from the Favorites folder and recreate it.

    A free online favicon editor allows advanced webmasters to create their own favicons and use them during website development or maintenance.