proverbial

/pɹəˈvɜɹb.iː.əl/ · noun

Meaning

Used to replace a word that might be considered unacceptable in a particular situation, when using a well-known phrase.
The groin or the testicles.
Of, resembling, or expressed as a proverb, cliché, fable, or fairy tale.
Not used in a literal sense, but as the subject of a well-known metaphor.
Widely known; famous; stereotypical.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

known(English)fabled(English)legendary(English)well-known(English)famed(English)renowned(English)famous(English)celebrated(English)proverbs(English)proverb(English)sayings(English)fable(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data

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