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fable

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/ˈfaβulɐ/fa·bu·la

Definition

1

A short story, typically with animals as characters, conveying a moral lesson.

Usage examples

Aesop's fables are known worldwide.
The fable of the ant and the grasshopper teaches the value of work.

Common combinations

moral fableAesop's fablefable's moral