proverb

Từ điển American Heritage Dictionary 4th

prov·erb (prŏvʹûrb')n.
1. A short pithy saying in frequent and widespread use that expresses a basic truth or practical precept. See Synonyms at saying.
2. Proverbs (used with a sing. verb) Abbr. Prov. or Prv or Pr See table at Bible. [Middle English proverbe, from Old French, from Latin prōverbium: prō-, forth; see pro-¹ + verbum, word; See wer-⁵ in Indo-European Roots.]

• Từ đồng nghĩa / Synonyms:
  adage, saw, byword