apocryphal
adjective/ɐ.ˈpɔ.kɾi.fu/medium
a·pó·cri·fo
Definition
Of doubtful authenticity, although widely circulated as being true.
The story about him meeting the president is probably apocryphal.
Many apocryphal gospels were excluded from the biblical canon.
Common collocations
apocryphal storyapocryphal textsapocryphal tale
Etymology
Do latim 'apocryphus', do grego 'apókryphos' (oculto).