noun. A simple story illustrating a moral or religious lesson.

noun. A comparison; similitude.

noun. Specifically An allegorical relation or representation from which a moral is drawn for instruction; an apologue.

noun. Synonyms Metaphor, Comparison,etc. (see simile); Fable,etc. (see myth).

To represent by a parable or allegorical representation.

Capable of being procured, prepared, or provided.

adjective. Procurable.

noun. A comparison; a similitude; specifically, a short fictitious narrative of something which might really occur in life or nature, by means of which a moral is drawn.

transitive verb. To represent by parable.

noun. A short narrative illustrating a lesson (usually religious/moral) by comparison or analogy

verb. To represent by parable.

adjective. That can easily be prepared or procured; obtainable.

noun. a short moral story (often with animal characters)

noun. (New Testament) any of the stories told by Jesus to convey his religious message