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- pronunciation:
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| definition 1: |
a story or group of stories that have been handed down from a time long ago and that many people in a society know but cannot prove to be true or untrue.
The coyote is a central figure in Native American legend.- similar words:
- allegory, epic, history, narrative, story, tale, yarn
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| definition 2: |
a person about whom such stories are told.
Johnny Appleseed is an American legend.- similar words:
- champion, giant, great, hero, immortal
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| definition 3: |
a table that explains the symbols used on a map, chart, or other illustration.
- synonyms:
- key
- similar words:
- guide, notation
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| related words: |
anecdote, fantasy, great, hero |
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