English

Pronunciation
IPA: /�l�ʤ.�nd/

Noun
en-noun

1. A story of unknown origin describing plausible but extraordinary past events. Also historical legend.

#: The legend of Troy was discovered to have historical basis.

1. A story in which a kernel of truth is embellished to an unlikely degree.

#: The 1984 Rose Bowl prank has spawned many legends. Here's the real story.

1. A leading protagonist in a historical legend.

#: Achilles is a legend in Greek culture.

1. Any person of extraordinary accomplishment.

#: Michael Jordan stands as a legend in basketball.

1. A key to the symbols and color codes on a map, chart, etc.

#: According to the legend on the map, that building is a school.

Synonyms
key (5)
guide (5)
myth (1, 2)
hero (3, 4)
tall tale (2)

Translations
trans-top|story of unknown origin describing plausible but extraordinary past events
Czech: pov�st f, legenda f
trans-mid
trans-bottom

Related terms
campus legend
lege
legendary
legend in one's own time
legend in one's own mind
urban legend

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