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  • FOAMYadjectiveGerman19 findersFull of foam.
  • FOCALadjectiveLatin128 findersBelonging to, concerning, or located at a focus (definite location).
  • FOCALIZEverb3 findersTo focus, or to adjust a focus.
  • FOCALLYadverb6 findersWith respect to a focus
  • FOCUSnounLatin29 findersA point at which reflected or refracted rays of light converge.
  • FOCUSABLEadjective1 finderCapable of being focused.
  • FOCUSERnoun8 findersA device which allows one to adjust the focus of an instrument such as a telescope.
  • FODDERnounProto-Indo-European2 findersFood for animals; that which is fed to cattle, horses, and sheep, such as hay, cornstalks, vegetables, etc.
  • FOEDERATUSnounLatin1 finderA confederate. One of the tribes bound by treaty, who were neither Roman colonies nor had they been granted Roman citizenship but were expected to provide a contingent of fighting
  • FOEHNnounLatin33 findersA warm dry wind blowing down the north sides of the Alps, especially in Switzerland.
  • FOEMANnounOld English6 findersAn enemy; a foe in battle; an armed or unarmed adversary; a demon.
  • FOETALadjectiveLatin49 findersAlternative spelling of fetal.
  • FOETICIDALadjective3 findersAlternative form of feticidal.
  • FOETICIDEnoun11 findersAlternative form of feticide
  • FOETIDNESSnoun1 finderThe quality of being foetid.
  • FOGBOUNDadjective2 findersenveloped in fog to such an extent that movement is dangerous or impossible
  • FOGBOWnoun3 findersA white arc or circle, similar to a rainbow, which can appear in the sky in foggy conditions as sunlight passes through small airborne water droplets.
  • FOGEYnounScots60 findersA dull person (especially an old man) who is behind the times, holding antiquated, over-conservative views.
  • FOGEYDOMnoun2 findersThe state of being a fogey.
  • FOGEYDOMSnoun7 findersThe state of being a fogey.
  • FOGEYISHadjective12 findersCharacteristic of or resembling an old fogey: outdated or out of touch
  • FOGEYISMnoun10 findersAlternative form of fogyism.
  • FOGGERnoun1 finderThe outlet at the end of a hose which is designed to atomize, spray, or mist the contents flowing through the hose. Typical use includes gaseous materials such as nitrous oxide in
  • FOGGILYadverb69 findersIn a foggy manner
  • FOGGINESSnoun2 findersThe characteristic or quality of being foggy
  • FOGGYadjectiveGerman20 findersObscured by mist or fog; unclear; hazy.
  • FOGHORNnoun63 findersA very loud low-pitched horn, used especially in lighthouses and on large boats.
  • FOGLEnounFrench13 findersA handkerchief.
  • FOGLESSadjective4 findersFree of fog.
  • FOGOUnoun3 findersA Cornish souterrain, an underground, dry-stone-walled chamber open on two ends.
  • FOGYDOMSnoun2 findersAlternative form of fogeydom.
  • FOGYISHadjective9 findersCharacteristic of a fogy
  • FOGYISMnoun5 findersThe behaviour, beliefs, or principles of a fogy.
  • FOIBLEnounFrench174 findersA quirk, idiosyncrasy, frailty, or mannerism; an unusual habit that is slightly strange or silly.
  • FOILnounLatin39 findersA very thin sheet of metal.
  • FOILSMANnoun1 finderA person who fights with a foil, or thin sword.
  • FOINnounLatin18 findersA thrust.
  • FOISONnounLatin10 findersAn abundance, a rich supply of.
  • FOISTverbOld English267 findersTo introduce or insert surreptitiously or without warrant.
  • FOISTERnoun93 findersOne who foists; a falsifier.
  • FOLATEnoun90 findersA salt or ester of folic acid, especially one present in the vitamin B complex.
  • FOLDverbProto-Indo-European21 findersTo bend (any thin material, such as paper) over so that it comes in contact with itself.
  • FOLDABLEadjective8 findersThat can be folded.
  • FOLDAWAYadjective2 findersThat may be folded away when not in use.
  • FOLDERnoun15 findersAn organizer that papers are kept in, usually with an index tab, to be stored as a single unit in a filing cabinet.
  • FOLDEROLnoun39 findersNonsense or foolishness.
  • FOLDINGadjective14 findersDesigned to fold
  • FOLDOUTnoun1 finderAn overlarge page that is folded into a book or magazine.
  • FOLDUPadjective1 finderAlternative form of fold-up.
  • FOLEYnounIrish115 findersThe creation of sound effects, and their addition to film and TV images.
  • FOLIACEOUSadjectiveLatin10 findersResembling a leaf or leaves.
  • FOLIAGEnounLatin113 findersThe leaves of plants.
  • FOLIAGEDadjective12 findersHaving foliage, or in compounds, a defined type of foliage.
  • FOLIARadjectiveLatin18 findersOf, pertaining to, or via the leaves.
  • FOLIATEadjectiveProto-Indo-European66 findersOf or relating to leaves.
  • FOLIATIONnounLatin26 findersThe process of forming into a leaf or leaves.
  • FOLIATUREnounLatin2 findersFoliage; leafage.
  • FOLICadjectiveLatin279 findersOf or relating to foliage; pteroylglutamic, as in folic acid.
  • FOLIOnounProto-Indo-European100 findersA leaf of a book or manuscript.
  • FOLIOLATEadjectiveLatin1 finderOf or pertaining to leaflets of a plant.
  • FOLIOLEnounLatin2 findersOne of the distinct parts of a compound leaf; a leaflet.
  • FOLIOSEadjectiveLatin12 findersLeafy or leaflike.
  • FOLIOUSadjectiveLatin7 findersLike a leaf; thin; insubstantial.
  • FOLIUMnounLatin5 findersA leaf.
  • FOLKnounProto-Indo-European17 findersA people; a tribe or nation; the inhabitants of a region, especially the native inhabitants.
  • FOLKIEnoun1 finderA folk singer, or an enthusiast of folk music.
  • FOLKISHadjective44 findersPopular; referring to the culture of ordinary people.
  • FOLKLOREnounGerman1 finderThe tales, legends, superstitions, and traditions of a particular ethnic population.
  • FOLKLORICadjective2 findersOf, pertaining to, or having the character of folklore.
  • FOLKLORISHadjective1 finderBeing similar to or having the quality of folklore.
  • FOLKLORISTnoun1 finderA person who studies or collects folklore
  • FOLKSINGERnoun3 findersA person who sings folk songs.
  • FOLKSYadjective103 findersCharacteristic of common folk. Characteristic of simple country life. Informal, affable, and familiar.
  • FOLKTALEnoun1 finderA tale or story that is part of the oral tradition of a people or a place.
  • FOLKTRONICAnoun2 findersA musical genre combining elements of folk music and electronica.
  • FOLKWAYnoun2 findersA belief or custom common to members of a culture or society.
  • FOLKYadjective17 findersHaving the character of folk music
  • FOLLIESnounFrench44 findersplural of folly
  • FOLLISnounLatin1 finderA large bronze coin minted during the Roman Empire.
  • FOLLOWverbProto-Germanic3 findersTo go after; to pursue; to move behind in the same path or direction, especially with the intent of catching.
  • FOLLOWERnounOld English1 finderOne who follows, comes after another.
  • FOLLOWERSHIPnoun2 findersAn adherence to a leader.
  • FOLLOWINGadjective1 finderComing next, either in sequence or in time.
  • FOLLYnounOld French39 findersFoolishness that results from a lack of foresight or lack of practicality.
  • FOLXnoun5 findersAlternative spelling of folks.
  • FOMENTverbLatin444 findersTo incite or cause troublesome acts; to encourage; to instigate.
  • FOMENTERnoun34 findersOne who incites or promotes.
  • FOMESnounLatin3 findersMorbid matter created by a disease.
  • FOMITEnounLatin65 findersAn inanimate object capable of carrying infectious agents (such as bacteria, viruses or prions), and thus passively enabling their transmission between hosts; common examples inclu
  • FONDadjectiveMiddle English26 findersHaving a liking or affection (for). [ with of]
  • FONDAnounAncient Greek5 findersAn inn or hotel in a Spanish-speaking country.
  • FONDLEverb70 findersTo touch or stroke lovingly.
  • FONDLERnoun14 findersOne who fondles.
  • FONDLYadverbMiddle English30 findersIn a fond manner; affectionately; tenderly.
  • FONDSnoun12 findersplural of fond
  • FONDUnounFrench19 findersThe graded shift from one color into another.
  • FONDUEnounFrench136 findersA dish made of melted cheese, or chocolate etc., or of a boiling liquid into which food can be dipped.
  • FONTnounLatin36 findersA receptacle in a church for holy water, especially one used in baptism.
  • FONTALadjective3 findersOf, relating to, or from a spring or fountain.
  • FOOBARnoun12 findersA serious mistake.

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