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Definition of legend - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
mythical storytraditional story sometimes popularly regarded as historical but unauthenticated
- The legend of Atlantis has fascinated scholars for centuries..
2.
- Michael Jordan is a basketball legend.
3.
cartographyRare key to symbols and colors on a map or chartRare
- Refer to the legend to understand the map symbols..
Expressions with legend
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an egotistical person who thinks they are very important
He is a legend in his own mind, always bragging about his achievements.
person famous and admired during their own lifetime
She became a legend in her own time for her groundbreaking work.
used to introduce a notorious person humorously
Here he is, the man, the myth, the legend, John!
it is said in folklore
Legend has it that the hero defeated the dragon.
person admired as if famous and legendary
He is the man, myth, legend of our school.
false story people believe, often about city life
That urban legend about alligators in sewers isn't true.
according to what the legend says or tells
As the legend goes, the hero defeated the dragon.
one who achieves great fame while alive
He became a legend in his own lifetime for his groundbreaking work.
one whose fame is small, brief, or imagined
He is a legend in his own lunchtime, known only at work.
person with exaggerated reputation in a trivial context
He became a legend in his lunchtime after winning the office trivia.
person famous while still alive
She became a legend in her own time for her music.
man who is greatly admired or famous for stories
Here he is, the man the myth the legend!
things that are legendary or mythic in quality
His victory in the tournament was the stuff of legend.
person alive with legendary status due to achievements
The musician is considered a living legend in jazz.
famous and admired movie actor or filmmaker
Audrey Hepburn is considered a screen legend.
stories about King Arthur and his knights
The Arthurian legend includes tales of the Round Table.
person admired for being fabulous, often for being slim
Everyone calls her a skinny legend online.
Origin of legend
Latin, legenda (things to be read)
Terms with legend included in their meaning
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legend themes
related to myths or mythology
legend says
people say something happened in the past
legend
very famous or important, achieving legendary status
fame recognition
become widely recognized as a symbol or legend
legend
imaginary or not real
Arthurian legend
legendary sword of King Arthur
alchemy legend
mythical object said to turn metals to gold or grant immortality
mythology
the loyal wife of Geraint in Arthurian legend
mythology
chief of the Fianna in Irish legend
legendary hero
Burgundian hero of Germanic legend
mythic island
Greek island, home of Odysseus in legend
sea legend
mythical ocean-floor destination for drowned mariners, also death or loss offshore
Arthurian legend
battlefield where King Arthur was mortally wounded
urban legend
fictional prank of pushing over a standing cow
urban legend
death from an electric fan running overnight
legend
famous cave in Scotland named after a legendary hero
German town
town in Germany known for the Pied Piper legend
geography
Greek island known for Odysseus in Homeric legend
Arthurian legend
knight in King Arthur's court known for chivalry
abr: legend
explanatory note for a map or chart symbol
abr: The Legend of Zelda
popular video game series with adventure
create legends
turn a real event or person into a legend
legend
making something seem legendary
abr: Nottinghamshire
county in England known for Robin Hood legend
Examples of legend in a sentence
Many cultures have a legend about a great flood. The singer became a legend in her own time. His achievements in science made him a legend. The legend explains all the icons on the chart. Check the legend for the meaning of each symbol.
View all translations of legend
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- French:légende, icône, ...
- German:Legende, Ikone, ...
- Italian:mito, legenda, ...
- Spanish:leyenda, icono, ...
- Portuguese:lenda, ícone, ...
- Chinese:传说, 传奇人物, ...
- Japanese:伝説, レジェンド, ...
- Arabic:أُسْطُورَة, شَخْص أُسْطُورِي, ...
- Hebrew:אַגָּדָה, מִקְרָא, ...
- Russian:легенда, знаменитость, ...
- Ukrainian:легенда, легенда карти, ...
- Hindi:किंवदंती, महानायक, ...
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