legenda

story; things to be read

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Arthur pulls a sword from an anvil set into a boulder as astonished knights watch.

adjective

legendary

LEJ-uhn-der-ee/ˈledʒənderi/

Belonging to the realm of celebrated traditional stories.

Etymology

legendLatinstory; things to be read

+aryLatinconnected with; a person concerned with

Meaning 'pertaining to legends,' this adjective connects a person's reputation with the extraordinary figures of traditional stories. That connection gives 'famous' its larger-than-life force.

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Related word entries

legendTraditional story
legendExplanatory text
legendary