noun
the traditional beliefs, customs, and stories of a community, passed through the generations by word of mouth
adjective
relating to folklore or traditional beliefs
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The study of folklore provides insights into the cultural beliefs and practices of different societies.
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Have you heard the folklore about the haunted house down the road?
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That folklore about Bigfoot is just a bunch of baloney.
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The folklore surrounding the legendary hero has grown over the years, turning him into a larger-than-life figure.