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Meanings of folklore motif in English

Traditional elements found in the lore of particular folk groups.

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Examples for "motif"
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Large flower-decked jars stand in niches; the cartouches bear the flower motif.
The Sculpture and Mural Decorations of the Exposition / A Pictor...
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Whether core promoters contain a DNA motif recognized by TFIIA remains unknown.
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They were characterized by a similar structure including the C-terminal LPLRF-NH2 motif.
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These two sites are purine rich and share a common sequence motif.
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You can think of a motif as a lens into the markets.
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What is the range of tale types within each section, as well as the range of tales in the entire book?
From cover to cover: evaluating and reviewing children's books