# folic vs frolic

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### folic
*adjective · frequency rank #41,130*
Of or relating to foliage; pteroylglutamic, as in folic acid.

### frolic
*adjective · IPA /ˈfɹɒlɪk/ · frequency rank #42,656*
Merry, joyous, full of mirth; later especially, frolicsome, sportive, full of playful mischief.

## Source
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