legend

/ˈlɛdʒənd/
noun
  1. A very old, well-known story from the past, often about brave people, adventures, or magical events, and not always completely true.
    • Many tourists visit the lake because of the local legend about a hidden treasure.
    • The legend of King Arthur and his knights has been told for centuries.
    • My grandmother used to tell us the legend of a giant turtle that created the islands.
  2. A famous person who is admired for doing something extremely well, often in sports, music, or other fields.
    • Michael Jordan is a basketball legend who inspired millions of fans.
    • She became a legend in the fashion world after designing for top celebrities.
    • The old guitarist was treated like a legend by the younger musicians.
  3. The words that explain the symbols or colors on a map, chart, or diagram.
    • Check the legend on the map to see what the blue lines represent.
    • Without the legend, it is hard to understand the symbols on this graph.
    • The chart's legend shows that red means high temperature and blue means low.
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