"folly" meaning in All languages combined

See folly on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

IPA: /ˈfɑli/ [US], /ˈfɒli/ [UK] Audio: en-us-folly.ogg [US] Forms: folly [singular], follies [plural]
Head templates: {{noun|2=follies}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A folly is the foolish action that is the result of the lack of understanding.
    Sense id: simple-folly-en-noun-7T9dR9-2
  2. A folly is a fanciful building built purely for ornamental reasons.
    Sense id: simple-folly-en-noun-ywvBqaIQ Categories (other): Architecture
     
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