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Folsom

1 American  
[fohl-suhm] / ˈfoʊl səm /

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or characteristic of a prehistoric North American cultural tradition extensive in the Great Plains about 11,000 years ago and typified by the use of the Folsom point.

Folsom 2 American  
[fohl-suhm] / ˈfoʊl səm /

noun

  1. a town in central California.

Etymology

Origin of Folsom

After Folsom, a village in NE New Mexico, near where remains typifying the culture were found in 1925

Example Sentences

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He made a three to start the third quarter, launching a 10-0 surge that Folsom never recovered from.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2026

Old prisons, such as San Quentin and Folsom, were originally designed to house one person per cell.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 6, 2025

Mission Viejo, led by quarterback Luke Fahey, could complete one of the best starts in school history with a victory considering it already owns wins over Santa Margarita and Folsom.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 11, 2025

Dance specialists Kate Folsom and Juliana Mascelli followed suit, leaving the NEA without an active dance division.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 30, 2025

When he received a favorable report from Folsom, he dispatched a work crew to dig out the bones.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann

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