folly
The Casino at Marino from Marino (Dublin, Ireland), a Neoclassical folly (sense 3)
Meaning
Noun
- Foolishness that results from a lack of foresight or lack of practicality.
- Thoughtless action resulting in tragic consequence.
- A fanciful building built for purely ornamental reasons.
- a pinkish-red color
Origin
- From Old French folie, from the adjective fol.
Modern English dictionary
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