= allegorical, adj.

Of, relating to, or of the nature of allegory; consisting of or containing an allegory.

Of or relating to parabola or parable; = parabolic, adj. 1.

Of the nature of an apologue, parable, or fable.

Of the nature of an apologue or fable.

Of the nature of a parable; parabolical.

Of, relating to, or characteristic of Aesop, a semi-legendary Greek fabulist of the 6th cent. b.c.

Of, relating to, or of the nature of a parable or parables; expressed by a parable; allegorical.

= Aesopic, adj. 1.