παροιμία — meaning in English

English meaning

• adage noun A short, well-known saying that expresses a general truth or piece of wisdom.
• proverb noun A short, well-known saying that expresses a piece of common wisdom or advice.
• saying noun A well-known short phrase that expresses a piece of wisdom or common belief; a proverb.

Senses

παροιμία is used for these senses in English:

• adage An old saying which has obtained credit by long use.
• saying A proverb or maxim.

Related Greek words