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Meaning of folk name | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A name used in common parlance as opposed to an official name.

Examples

“Folk names are generally not used in the scientific or birdwatching community. An example of a folk name in Indian English is paddy bird which is used for any of various egrets commonly found feeding in paddy fields.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

folk punk folk religion folk religionist folk rock folk saint folk singer

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