proverb (n)
adage (n)
saw (n)
byword (n)

n07153838

type n
lex_filenum 10
def a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people
Outgoing links
Hypernym saying, expression, locution
Derivationally related form proverb → proverbial
Incoming links
Derivationally related form proverbial → proverb
Pertainym (pertains to noun) proverbial → proverb
Hyponym saying, expression, locution

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