apologue

ap·o·logue

noun \ˈa-pə-ˌlȯg, -ˌläg\

Definition of APOLOGUE

: an allegorical narrative usually intended to convey a moral

Examples of APOLOGUE

1. <the film is an apologue of sorts, but the message is couched in a zany and action-filled plot>

Origin of APOLOGUE

French, from Latin apologus, from Greek apologos, from apo- + logos speech, narrative

First Known Use: circa 1555

Related to APOLOGUE

Synonyms: allegory, fable, parable

Related Words: beast fable, bestiary; morality play; legend, myth, mythology, narrative, tale

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Rhymes with APOLOGUE

analog, analogue, antilog, catalog, decalogue, demagogue, dialogue, epilogue, golliwog, homologue, leopard frog, monologue, mummichog, mystagogue, nouvelle vague, pedagogue, pollywog, semilog, sinologue, synagogue, Taganrog, theologue, travelogue, waterlog