Definition of proverb

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Proverb (n.) A striking or paradoxical assertion; an obscure saying; an enigma; a parable.

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Strawberry :: Straw (n.) Anything proverbially worthless; the least possible thing; a mere trifle.
Paramiographer :: Paramiographer (n.) A collector or writer of proverbs.
Diverb :: Diverb (n.) A saying in which two members of the sentence are contrasted; an antithetical proverb.
Likeness :: Likeness (n.) A comparison; parable; proverb.
Maxim :: Maxim (n.) An established principle or proposition; a condensed proposition of important practical truth; an axiom of practical wisdom; an adage; a proverb; an aphorism.
Say :: Say (v. t.) A speech; something said; an expression of opinion; a current story; a maxim or proverb.
Proverbialist :: Proverbialist (n.) One who makes much use of proverbs in speech or writing; one who composes, collects, or studies proverbs..
Nayword :: Nayword (n.) A byword; a proverb; also, a watchword..
Proverbialism :: Proverbialism (n.) A proverbial phrase.
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..
Proverbialize :: Proverbialize (v. t. & i.) To turn into a proverb; to speak in proverbs.
Proverb :: Proverb (v. t.) To provide with a proverb.
Mote :: Mote (n.) A small particle, as of floating dust; anything proverbially small; a speck..
Saying :: Saying (n.) That which is said; a declaration; a statement, especially a proverbial one; an aphorism; a proverb..
Hagiographa :: Hagiographa (n. pl.) The last of the three Jewish divisions of the Old Testament, or that portion not contained in the Law and the Prophets. It comprises Psalms, Proverbs, Job, Canticles, Ruth, Lamentations, Ecclesiastes, Esther, Daniel, Ezra, Nehemiah, and Chronicles..
Soothsay :: Soothsay (n.) A true saying; a proverb; a prophecy.
Light-o''-love :: Light-o'-love (n.) An old tune of a dance, the name of which made it a proverbial expression of levity, especially in love matters..
Proverbial :: Proverbial (a.) Mentioned or comprised in a proverb; used as a proverb; hence, commonly known; as, a proverbial expression; his meanness was proverbial..
By-spell :: By-spell (n.) A proverb.
Proverbial :: Proverbial (a.) Of or pertaining to proverbs; resembling a proverb.
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