fable
Translation
fable, myth, tall tale
Examples
Aesop's fables teach moral lessons.
Aesop's fables teach moral lessons.
His story about being a spy is a complete fable.
His story about being a spy is a complete fable.
Grammar Patterns
((a fable)) ((about sth.)) a short story, typically with animals as characters, conveying a moral He told a fable about a clever fox.
Similar Words
Synonyms: tale, allegory, parable, myth
Etymology
From Latin 'fabula' (a story, tale), which comes from 'fari' (to speak).
Memory Tips
Think of 'fabulous' stories, which are often not true, just like a 'fable'.