Definition of proverb

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Proverb (n.) An old and common saying; a phrase which is often repeated; especially, a sentence which briefly and forcibly expresses some practical truth, or the result of experience and observation; a maxim; a saw; an adage..

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Parody :: Parody (n.) A popular maxim, adage, or proverb..
Proverbially :: Proverbially (adv.) In a proverbial manner; by way of proverb; hence, commonly; universally; as, it is proverbially said; the bee is proverbially busy..
Adagial :: Adagial (a.) Pertaining to an adage; proverbial.
Proverb :: Proverb (v. t.) To provide with a proverb.
Say :: Say (v. t.) A speech; something said; an expression of opinion; a current story; a maxim or proverb.
Paramiographer :: Paramiographer (n.) A collector or writer of proverbs.
Proverbial :: Proverbial (a.) Mentioned or comprised in a proverb; used as a proverb; hence, commonly known; as, a proverbial expression; his meanness was proverbial..
Proverb :: Proverb (v. t.) To name in, or as, a proverb..
Mushroom :: Mushroom (n.) An edible fungus (Agaricus campestris), having a white stalk which bears a convex or oven flattish expanded portion called the pileus. This is whitish and silky or somewhat scaly above, and bears on the under side radiating gills which are at first flesh-colored, but gradually become brown. The plant grows in rich pastures and is proverbial for rapidity of growth and shortness of duration. It has a pleasant smell, and is largely used as food. It is also cultivated from spawn..
By-spell :: By-spell (n.) A proverb.
Proverbial :: Proverbial (a.) Of or pertaining to proverbs; resembling a proverb.
Byword :: Byword (n.) A common saying; a proverb; a saying that has a general currency.
Proverbialize :: Proverbialize (v. t. & i.) To turn into a proverb; to speak in proverbs.
Brocard :: Brocard (n.) An elementary principle or maximum; a short, proverbial rule, in law, ethics, or metaphysics..
Likeness :: Likeness (n.) A comparison; parable; proverb.
E-la :: E-la (n.) Originally, the highest note in the scale of Guido; hence, proverbially, any extravagant saying..
Rede :: Rede (n.) A word or phrase; a motto; a proverb; a wise saw.
Adage :: Adage (n.) An old saying, which has obtained credit by long use; a proverb..
Mote :: Mote (n.) A small particle, as of floating dust; anything proverbially small; a speck..
Strawberry :: Straw (n.) Anything proverbially worthless; the least possible thing; a mere trifle.
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