Parable (noun)
pa-ra-bl
A short allegorical story designed to illustrate or teach some truth, religious principle, or moral lesson.
First recorded in 1275–1325; Middle English parabil, from Late Latin parabola “allegory, comparison, word,” from Greek parabolḗ
Example sentences
“We could do with a parable on kindness around here lately!”
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