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parable

parable (plural parables)

1. A short narrative illustrating a lesson (usually religious/moral) by comparison or analogy

   In the New Testament the parables told by Jesus convey His message, as in ""The parable of the prodigal son""

   Catholic sermons normally draw on at least one Biblical lecture, often parables.

parable (comparative more parable, superlative most parable)

1. (obsolete) That can easily be prepared or procured; obtainable.
   • 1621, Robert Burton, The Anatomy of Melancholy, vol. 1, New York Review Books 2001, p. 306:

     The most parable and easy, and about which many are employed, is to teach a school, turn lecturer or curate [...].

Definizione dizionario parable

	parabola
	short story illustrating a lesson

Altri significati:

(obsolete) That can easily be prepared or procured; obtainable.

A short narrative illustrating a lesson (usually religious/moral) by comparison or analogy