folkloric

[fohk-lawr-ik, -lohr-]

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adjective

based on or resembling folklore: folkloric music.

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Origin of folkloric

First recorded in 1880–85; folklore + -ic

Related formsfolk·lor·i·cal·ly, adverb

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Related Words

whimsical storied allegorical mythic unreal fictitious fabled legendary fanciful imaginary chimerical fabulous fantasy made-up nonexistent pretended traditional untrue visionary fictive

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Contemporary Examples

Alone among American sports, arguably, baseball is both art and commerce, with a folkloric tradition approaching religion.
The Ultimate Baseball Book
Joseph Finder
April 21, 2011

Word Origin and History for folkloric

adj.

1883, from folklore + -ic.

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Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper