Definition of Folk etymology

1. Noun. A popular but erroneous etymology.

Generic synonyms: Etymology

Lexicographical Neighbors of Folk Etymology

folksinging
folksingings
folksong
folksongs
folksy
folktale
folktales
folkway
folkways
folky
folk art
folk ballad
folk dance
folk dancer
folk dancing
folk etymology (current term)
folk medicine
folk music
folk poet
folk singer
folk song
folk tale
folk writer
folles
Folli's process
follian process
folliberin
follicle
follicle
follicle-stimulating hormone

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