"mythologue" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈmɪθəlɒɡ/ Forms: mythologues [plural]
Etymology: See mythology. Head templates: {{en-noun}} mythologue (plural mythologues)
  1. A fabulous narrative; a myth.
    Sense id: en-mythologue-en-noun-cTDGvQ6W Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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