parable

Etymology 1

From Middle English parable, from Old French parable, parabole, from Late Latin parabola, from Ancient Greek παραβολή (parabolḗ, “comparison”). Doublet of parabola, parole, and palaver.

noun

1. A short narrative illustrating a lesson (usually religious/moral) by comparison or analogy.
   In the New Testament the parables told by Jesus Christ convey His message, as in "The parable of the prodigal son".
   Catholic homilies normally draw on at least one Biblical lecture, often parables.

verb

1. (transitive) To represent by parable.

Etymology 2

From Latin parābilis, from parāre (“to prepare, procure”).

adj

1. (obsolete) That can easily be prepared or procured; obtainable.
   The most parable and easy, and about which many are employed, is to teach a school, turn lecturer or curate […].