1
: traditional customs, beliefs, stories, and sayings
The coyote appears in a great deal of Native American folklore.
the rich folklore of Louisiana
2
: ideas or stories that are not true but that many people have heard or read
He can't tell the difference between fact and folklore.
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“Folklore.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/folklore. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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