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Word of the Day Tuesday, September 28, 2027

apocryphal

/əˈpɒkrɪfəl/ adjective · British & US
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What does apocryphal mean?

adjective

Of doubtful or disputed origin; spurious or false; not recognized as authentic.

Example

"The apocryphal story of the lost city has been passed down for generations."

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