legendry
UK/'ledʒəndri/US/'ledʒәndri/
C2
Definitions
n.
A body or collection of legends; traditional stories taken together
传说（总称）；传奇故事集
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedlegendchoose, pick, read, gather
+
-ryplace of, art of, collection
=legendry
legend (Latin legenda 'things to be read,' from legere 'read' — stories read aloud about saints) + -ry (collection). The whole stock of legends. Don't confuse with legendary (adj.).
Example Sentences
- 1.
The region's folk legendry is full of vanishing lakes and talking animals.