legend

Universal Words noun 1 [C,U] a story from ancient times about people and events, that may or may not be true; this type of story: the legend of Robin Hood * the heroes of Greek legend * Legend has it that the lake was formed by the tears of a god. 2 [C] a very famous person, especially in a particular field, who is admired by other people: a jazz / tennis legend * She was a legend in her own lifetime. * Many of golf's living legends were playing. * a legend in the world of music 3 [C] (technical) the explanation of a map or a diagram in a book 4 [C] (formal) a piece of writing on a sign, a label, a coin, etc.