Meaning of பழமொழி in English

An old saying, which has obtained credit by long use; a proverb.
Pertaining to aphorisms, or having the form of an aphorism.
A comprehensive maxim or principle expressed in a few words; a sharply defined sentence relating to abstract truth rather than to practical matters.
A common saying; a proverb; a saying that has a general currency.
The object of a contemptuous saying.
One who, or that which, proves.
An old and common saying; a phrase which is often repeated; especially, a sentence which briefly and forcibly expresses some practical truth, or the result of experience and observation; a maxim; a saw; an adage.
A striking or paradoxical assertion; an obscure saying; an enigma; a parable.
A familiar illustration; a subject of contemptuous reference.
A drama exemplifying a proverb.
To name in, or as, a proverb.
To provide with a proverb.
To write or utter proverbs.
Mentioned or comprised in a proverb; used as a proverb; hence, commonly known; as, a proverbial expression; his meanness was proverbial.
Of or pertaining to proverbs; resembling a proverb.
A proverbial phrase.
In a proverbial manner; by way of proverb; hence, commonly; universally; as, it is proverbially said; the bee is proverbially busy.
To turn into a proverb; to speak in proverbs.
One who makes much use of proverbs in speech or writing; one who composes, collects, or studies proverbs.

English usage of பழமொழி