Apothegm
Pronunciation : Ap"o*thegm
Part of Speech : Ap"oph*thegm
Etymology : [Gr.
Definition : Defn: A short, pithy, and instructive saying; a terse remark, conveying some important truth; a sententious precept or maxim.
Note: [Apothegm is now the prevalent spelling in the United States.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913