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Meaning of legend

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

legend

Pronunciation:/ˈlɛdʒ.ənd//ˈlɛdʒ.ənd/

noun

Definitions

  1. An unrealistic story depicting past events.

  2. A person related to a legend or legends.

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

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

  4. An inscription, motto, or title, especially one surrounding the field in a medal or coin, or placed upon a heraldic shield or beneath an engraving or illustration.

verb

Definitions

  1. To tell or narrate; to recount.