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Word: Myth
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
mid 19th century: from modern Latin mythus, via late Latin from Greek muthos
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
mɪθ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a traditional story, especially one concerning the early history of a people or explaining a natural or social phenomenon, and typically involving supernatural beings or events
Short Definition:traditional ancient story
Examples:- ancient Celtic myths
- the heroes of Greek myth
Definition:
a widely held but false belief or idea
Short Definition:widely held but false belief
Examples:- the belief that evening primrose oil helps to cure eczema is a myth, according to dermatologists
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