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folk-magic

folk-magic is the alternative form of folk magic.

Meaning of folk magic

Noun

folk magic (uncountable)

  1. The traditional, practical magical and spiritual practices of the common people; focuses on everyday, real-world needs like healing, protection, love, and good harvests, rather than complex, organized religious doctrine.
    Synonyms:
    low magic

Questions about folk-magic

What is folk-magic the alternative form of?
Folk-magic is the alternative form of folk magic.

Words near folk-magic in the dictionary

  1. folk-hero
  2. folk-heroes
  3. folk-like
  4. folk-lore
  5. folk-lores
  6. folk-magic
  7. folk-magick
  8. folk-medicine
  9. folk-medicines
  10. folk-metal
  11. folk-punk

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