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legend

/ˈlɛdʒ.ənd/
noun
  1. An unrealistic story depicting past events.

  2. A person related to a legend or legends.

  3. A key to the symbols and color codes on a map, chart, etc.

    "According to the legend on the map, that building is a school."

Synonymscover, cover story, guide, key, hero, hero
verb
  1. To tell or narrate; to recount.

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