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Saying :: Saying (n.) That which is said; a declaration; a statement, especially a proverbial one; an aphorism; a proverb..

Proverbial :: Proverbial (a.) Of or pertaining to proverbs; resembling a proverb.

Proverb :: Proverb (v. t.) To provide with a proverb.

Feather :: Feather (n.) Kind; nature; species; -- from the proverbial phrase, Birds of a feather, that is, of the same species..

Proverb :: Proverb (n.) An old and common saying; a phrase which is often repeated; especially, a sentence which briefly and forcibly expresses some practical truth, or the result of experience and observation; a maxim; a saw; an adage..

Nayword :: Nayword (n.) A byword; a proverb; also, a watchword..

Paramiographer :: Paramiographer (n.) A collector or writer of proverbs.

Proverbialist :: Proverbialist (n.) One who makes much use of proverbs in speech or writing; one who composes, collects, or studies proverbs..

Mushroom :: Mushroom (n.) An edible fungus (Agaricus campestris), having a white stalk which bears a convex or oven flattish expanded portion called the pileus. This is whitish and silky or somewhat scaly above, and bears on the under side radiating gills which are at first flesh-colored, but gradually become brown. The plant grows in rich pastures and is proverbial for rapidity of growth and shortness of duration. It has a pleasant smell, and is largely used as food. It is also cultivated from spawn..

Adagial :: Adagial (a.) Pertaining to an adage; proverbial.

Rede :: Rede (n.) A word or phrase; a motto; a proverb; a wise saw.

Saw :: Saw (v. t.) A saying; a proverb; a maxim.

Proverbially :: Proverbially (adv.) In a proverbial manner; by way of proverb; hence, commonly; universally; as, it is proverbially said; the bee is proverbially busy..

Parody :: Parody (n.) A popular maxim, adage, or proverb..

Proverbialize :: Proverbialize (v. t. & i.) To turn into a proverb; to speak in proverbs.

Proverb :: Proverb (v. i.) To write or utter proverbs.

Brocard :: Brocard (n.) An elementary principle or maximum; a short, proverbial rule, in law, ethics, or metaphysics..

Proverb :: Proverb (n.) A drama exemplifying a proverb.

Maxim :: Maxim (n.) An established principle or proposition; a condensed proposition of important practical truth; an axiom of practical wisdom; an adage; a proverb; an aphorism.

Proverbialism :: Proverbialism (n.) A proverbial phrase.

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