legend

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Noun legend has 2 senses

legend, fable - a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
--₁ is a kind of story
--₁ has particulars: Arthurian legend
caption, legend - brief description accompanying an illustration
--₂ is a kind of title
--₂ is a part of illustration

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Legend

Noun

1. A traditional story or group of stories that have been handed down from earlier times and are considered to be historical but are not true.

Example sentence: The legend of King Arthur has captivated people for centuries.

2. A person who is famous and admired, typically in a particular field or profession.

Example sentence: Michael Jordan is a basketball legend.

3. A very famous or notorious person.

Example sentence: Al Capone was a legendary gangster in Chicago.

4. A key to understanding symbols or characters on a map, chart, or diagram.

Example sentence: Please refer to the legend to identify the meaning of the symbols on the treasure map.

Verb

1. To tell or describe a traditional story or group of stories.

Example sentence: The elder shared his ancient culture by legends passed down from generation to generation.

Adjective

1. Describes something as very well-known or famous.

Example sentence: The Beatles are a legendary band that revolutionized the music industry.

2. Describes something as extremely impressive or remarkable.

Example sentence: The legendary strength of Hercules is renowned worldwide.