noun. The story of the tortoise and the hare is a fable. The story of the tortoise and the hare is a fable. The definition of a fable is a short story to teach a lesson, often with animals behaving as humans, or a story that is a lie.1  An example of a fable is the story of the tortoise and the hare.oun. The story of the tortoise and the hare is a fable. The story of the tortoise and the hare is a fable. The definition of a fable is a short story to teach a lesson, often with animals behaving as humans, or a story that is a lie.
The number of prunes that should be added to the daily diet varies by individual nutritional needs, but it is recommended that a person consume 10 to 12 prunes per day for the best health results.
1 Babies should have at least 4 to 6 wet diapers a day.  How many bowel movements your baby has each day, and their volume and consistency. Most babies will have 1 or more bowel movements daily, but it may be normal to skip 1 or 2 days if consistency is normal.