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fabled

adjective

: told about in old stories

: widely known

Full Definition of FABLED

1
:  fictitious
2
:  told or celebrated in fables
3
:  renowned, famous <the team's fabled coach>
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First Known Use of FABLED

1602

Related to FABLED

Synonyms
mythical, fabulous, legendary

Rhymes with FABLED

gabled

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  1. fabled
  2. fable
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