Fol·som
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Definition of Folsom
: of, relating to, or characteristic of a prehistoric culture of North America on the east side of the Rocky Mountains that is characterized by flint projectile points having a concave base with side projections and a longitudinal groove on each face
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“Folsom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Folsom. Accessed 27 May. 2022.
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Fol·som
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Definition of Folsom
city in California northeast of Sacramento population 72,203
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