(n) :
a short story illustrating a lesson; compare with fable, allegory; (New Testament) any of the stories told by Jesus to convey his religious message (Example: "The parable of the prodigal son")
(n) :
a short story illustrating a lesson; compare with fable, allegory; (New Testament) any of the stories told by Jesus to convey his religious message (Example: "The parable of the prodigal son")