Fol·som | \ ˈfōl-səm 
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: 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
Folsom
geographical nameFol·som | \ ˈfōl-səm \
\Definition of Folsom (Entry 2 of 2)
city in California northeast of Sacramento population 72,203
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The first known use of Folsom was in 1928
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