Allegory
Allegory noun - A story intended to teach a basic truth or moral about life.
Usage example: Dr. Seuss's story “The Sneetches” is a telling allegory about tolerance for people's differences
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Bestiary and allegory are semantically related In some cases you can use "Bestiary" instead a noun "Allegory".
Bestiary
Bestiary noun - A medieval book (usually illustrated) with allegorical and amusing descriptions of real and fabled animals.
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Allegory and bestiary are semantically related in fantasy topic. You can use "Allegory" instead a noun "Bestiary".
Nearby Word: bestial
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