English Explanatory Dictionary

Milesian tale

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A genre of fictional story prominent in ancient Greek and Roman literature: a short story, fable, or folk tale featuring love and adventure, usually of an erotic or titillating nature.

Word forms

Milesian tale Milesian tales

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