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Added 28 September 2026

legendary

/ˈlɛd͡ʒ.ənˌdɛɹ.i/ adjective

In Latin: fabularis Wiktionary

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Of or pertaining to a legend or to legends.
Appearing (solely) in legends.
Having the splendor of a legend; fabled.

noun

A collection of legends, in particular of lives of saints.
One who relates legends.
A legendary Pokémon.

Origin

From legend + -ary; from Medieval Latin legendārius. Earlier it was a noun meaning "a collection of legends" (1510s) (Medieval Latin legendārium, Old French legendier), from Latin legenda. In English, both the noun and the adjective first appeared in the 16th century.

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