APOCRYPHAL


Meaning of APOCRYPHAL in English

-fəl adjective

1. often capitalized : similar to the Apocrypha

2. : not canonical : of doubtful authenticity : fictitious , spurious , untrustworthy

noting which works are regarded as authentic and which apocryphal — L.J.Thro

a story, possibly apocryphal but completely credible — Robert Campbell

3. archaic : counterfeit , imitative , sham

Synonyms: see fictitious

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