1.NounA short narrative illustrating a lesson (usually religious/moral) by comparison or analogy.
"In the New Testament the parables told by Jesus Christ convey His message, as in "The parable of the prodigal son".; Catholic homilies normally draw on at least one Biblical lecture, often parables."
2.VerbTo represent by parable.
3.AdjectiveThat can easily be prepared or procured; obtainable.