folklore
nounUK /ˈfəʊk.lɔːr/
US /ˈfoʊk.lɔːr/
Folklore is the old stories and beliefs that people tell and pass down to each other.
My grandmother told us folklore about a clever fox who lived in the forest.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. The traditional beliefs and customs of a particular group of people.
The folklore of the island includes many rituals for good weather.
3. The study of traditional stories and beliefs.
She studied folklore at university to learn how tales spread between cultures.
4. Stories or sayings that are widely repeated but not necessarily true.
According to office folklore, the boss never drinks coffee after noon.