contes

/kɑnts/
noun
  1. Short stories or tales, especially those that are imaginative or folkloric.
    • The contes of the Brothers Grimm are famous around the world.
    • The book is a collection of French contes from the 18th century.
    • She enjoys reading magical contes before bed.
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