legend

Noun

legend (plural legends)

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.

2. 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.

3. A leading protagonist in a historical legend.

   Achilles is a legend in Greek culture.

4. Any person of extraordinary accomplishment.

   Michael Jordan stands as a legend in basketball.

5. 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)

6 letters in word "legend": D E E G L N.

Anagrams of legend:

• lenged

Words found within legend:

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6 letter words starting with l

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