Definitions

1. adjective

belonging to or pertaining to the apocrypha; doubtful in authenticity or authority

“The apocryphal account of the event has been widely disputed among historians.”

2. adjective

of doubtful authenticity or authority; unverified or unverifiable

“The apocryphal nature of the rumors made it difficult to determine their accuracy.”

3. noun

an apocryphal story, account, or legend

“The apocryphal tales of the medieval knights have become a popular subject in literature.”