Dictionary  fol•lyPronunciation: (fol'ē), [key] —n., —pl. -lies for 2–6. 1. the state or quality of being foolish; lack of understanding or sense. 2. a foolish action, practice, idea, etc.; absurdity: the folly of performing without a rehearsal. 3. a costly and foolish undertaking; unwise investment or expenditure. 4. Archit.a whimsical or extravagant structure built to serve as a conversation piece, lend interest to a view, commemorate a person or event, etc.: found esp. in England in the 18th century. 5. follies,a theatrical revue. 6. Obs.wickedness; wantonness. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.
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