folly

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈfɑli/
• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈfɒli/

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• Hyphenation: fol‧ly

Noun

Singular folly

Plural follies

1. (countable & uncountable) A folly is the foolish action that is the result of the lack of understanding.
2. (countable) (architecture) A folly is a fanciful building built purely for ornamental reasons.