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apologue

noun

/ˈæpəˌlɔːɡ/

Meaning

a short moral story or fable intended to teach a lesson

The teacher used an old apologue to explain honesty to the children.

fable, parable, tale, allegory

fact, reality

ancient apologue, apologue about, use an apologue

the top layer of soil, which is rich in organic matter and nutrients

A sudden and violent shaking of the ground as a result of movements within the earth's crust.

an additional item or piece of information added at the end of a document or book

The act of changing or correcting something again to make it suitable or balanced.

A mild or indirect term substituted for one considered too harsh or direct; polite expression for so...

Money that is saved, especially in a bank or official scheme for future use.