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legend

The correct spelling is legend.

How to pronounce legend

/ˈlɛdʒ.ənd/
noun

IPA: /ˈlɛdʒ.ənd/

Say it like: Lej-end

The correct spelling is legend. An unrealistic story depicting past events. For example: "According to the legend on the map, that building is a school."

Usage Examples

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

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.An unrealistic story depicting past events.
  2. 2.A person related to a legend or legends.
  3. 3.A key to the symbols and color codes on a map, chart, etc.
  4. 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.
  5. 5.A musical composition set to a poetical story.

verb

  1. 1.To tell or narrate; to recount.

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