"folklike" meaning in English

See folklike in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more folklike [comparative], most folklike [superlative]
Etymology: folk + -like Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|folk|like}} folk + -like Head templates: {{en-adj}} folklike (comparative more folklike, superlative most folklike)
  1. (music) Resembling the style of folk music Categories (topical): Music Synonyms: folkish, folky, folk-like
    Sense id: en-folklike-en-adj-pr9xDICb Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -like Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

Alternative forms

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