Definition of legend for English Language Learners. : 1  a story from the past that is believed by many people but cannot be proved to be true. : 2  a famous or important person who is known for doing something extremely well. : 3  a list that explains the symbols on a map.
glaÂ·cis. n. pl. glacis. 1. a. A gentle slope; an incline. b. A slope extending down from a fortification.
Full Definition of PROBOSCIS. 1. a: the trunk of an elephant; also: any long flexible snout b: the human nose especially when prominent. 2. : any of various elongated or extensible tubular processes (as the sucking organ of a butterfly) of the oral region of an invertebrate.