fable
Translation
fable, tale, myth
Examples
The fable of the tortoise and the hare teaches a lesson.
The fable of the tortoise and the hare teaches a lesson.
He told a fable about his great adventures.
He told a fable about his great adventures.
Grammar Patterns
((a fable)) about sth. a short story, typically with animals as characters, conveying a moral The fable of the tortoise and the hare teaches a lesson.
Similar Words
Synonyms: tale, parable, allegory, myth
Etymology
From Latin 'fabula' (a story, narrative), which comes from 'fari' (to speak).
Memory Tips
Think of 'fabulous' stories, which are often fables. Aesop's Fables are a famous example.