elegend

elegend is a term that has appeared in multiple, unrelated contexts but does not denote a single widely recognized entity. It is often used as a brand name, product label, or fictional term in books, games, and digital media.

Etymology: The form combines the prefix e- (denoting electronic or internet-related) with legend, a term historically referring to a traditional story or key on a map. The combination suggests something modern about a traditional legend, or an electronic legend in branding.

Usage and context: In branding, several small businesses across electronics and consumer goods have used "eLegend" as a product line or company name, typically without global recognition. In entertainment and fiction, authors and game developers have adopted "eLegend" as a name for characters, factions, or in-universe terms, sometimes as a stylized brand within a game world. In digital interfaces, the word "legend" is widely used for map keys and explanatory notes; "eLegend" occasionally appears in UI mockups as a hypothetical or sample term rather than a standard feature.

Limitations: Because there is no single authoritative definition, references to elegend should be interpreted in context. When researching, consider capitalization (eLegend, Elegend) and the domain (brand, fiction, UI design).

See also: Legend, e-, branding terms.