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Folsom

adjective Fol·som \ ˈfōl-səm \

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

Origin and Etymology of folsom

Folsom, town in New Mexico

Folsom

geographical name Fol·som \ ˈfōl-səm \

Definition of Folsom

city in California northeast of Sacramento population 72,203

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