A freshwater fish, tropical cichlids of the genus Pterophyllum.
A marine fish of the family Pomacanthidae, common on shallow tropical reefs.
angelfishes
angelfishes
noun
plural of angelfish
anglerfishes
anglerfishes
noun
plural of anglerfish
balloonfishes
balloonfishes
noun
plural of balloonfish
blindfishes
blindfishes
noun
plural of blindfish
bullfinches
bullfinches
noun
plural of bullfinch
candlefish
candlefish
noun
An oily edible fish, Thaleichthys pacificus, from the northern Pacific, that was once dried and used as a candle or torch by the Chinook Indians.
candlefishes
candlefishes
noun
plural of candlefish
candleshrift
cardinalfishes
cardinalfishes
noun
plural of cardinalfish
chesterfieldian
chesterfieldian
Noun
Someone who acts in a sophisticated, aristocratic manner, reminiscent of the
Adjective
In the style of the fourth Earl of Chesterfield, marked by brilliance, wit, and elegance in writing, and aristocratic assurance in life
chiefland
chiefling
chiefling
noun
A little or petty chief.
chlorotrifluoroethylene
chlorotrifluoroethylene
noun
(chemistry) A chlorofluorocarbon with chemical formula CF₂CClF, used as a cryogenic refrigerant and in the manufacture of plastics.
chlorotrifluoromethane
chlorotrifluoromethane
noun
(organic chemistry) The halogenated hydrocarbon CClF₃; it is a CFC once used as a refrigerant
choanoflagellida
choanoflagellidae
cliffhanger
cliffhanger
noun
(by extension) An outcome which is awaited with keen anticipation, especially one which is delayed for a period of time or which is not known until the last minute.
(narratology) An ending or stopping point calculated to leave a story unresolved, in order to create suspense.
cliffhangers
cliffhangers
noun
plural of cliffhanger
climbingfishes
clinchfield
clingfishes
clingfishes
noun
plural of clingfish
conchyliferous
counterflashing
counterflashing
noun
(construction) Formed metal or elastomeric sheeting secured on or into a wall, curb, pipe or other surface, to cover and protect the upper edge of a base flashing and its associated fasteners.
counterflight
cushionflower
delightfulness
delightfulness
noun
The state or quality of being delightful.
dichlorodifluoromethane
dichlorodifluoromethane
noun
(organic chemistry) A chlorofluorocarbon halomethane formerly used as a refrigerant and aerosol spray propellant, now banned in many countries because of its effects on the ozone layer.
dolphinfishes
dolphinfishes
noun
plural of dolphinfish
echinuliform
echinuliform
adj
Resembling small spines.
eighteenfold
eighteenfold
adj
By a factor of eighteen.
electrofishing
electrofishing
noun
a kind of fishing that uses electricity to stun the fish before they are caught, often used in scientific surveys so that the fish can be studied and returned to the water alive
elfishness
elfishness
noun
The quality or state of being elfish.
enfeeblish
enfranchisable
enfranchisable
adj
Able to be enfranchised.
fahlunite
fahlunite
noun
(mineralogy) A hydration of iolite.
fahlunitte
faintheartedly
faintheartedly
adv
In a fainthearted manner.
faithfulness
faithfulness
noun
The state of being faithful
faithfulnesses
faithfulnesses
noun
plural of faithfulness
faithlessness
faithlessness
noun
The quality of being faithless.
faithlessnesses
faithlessnesses
noun
plural of faithlessness
farnhamville
farreachingly
farthingale
farthingale
noun
(historical) A hooped structure in cloth worn to extend the skirt of women's dresses; a hooped petticoat.
farthingales
farthingales
noun
plural of farthingale
farthingdeal
farthingless
farthingless
adj
Without a farthing; very poor.
fashionable
fashionable
adj
(archaic) genteel; well-bred
Characteristic of or influenced by a current popular trend or style.
Established or favoured by custom or use; current; prevailing at a particular time.
noun
A fashionable person; a fop.
fashionableness
fashionableness
noun
The state of being fashionable; stylishness; elegance.
fashionables
fashionables
noun
plural of fashionable
fashionless
fashionless
adj
Not fashioned or contrived; natural.
fatherlandish
fatherlandish
adj
Relating to or characteristic of the fatherland, especially in the context of Nazi Germany.
fatherliness
fatherliness
noun
The property of being fatherly.
fatherling
fatherling
noun
(diminutive, endearing) A father.
A father's child.
felahin
feldspathization
feldspathization
noun
The process of conversion into feldspar.
felinophile
felinophile
noun
A person who likes cats.
felinophobe
felinophobe
noun
A person who dislikes cats.
fellahin
fellahin
noun
plural of fellah
fellowshiping
fellowshipping
fellowshipping
verb
present participle of fellowship
ferrihemoglobin
ferrihemoglobin
noun
(biochemistry) A form of hemoglobin in which the central ferrous iron atom is oxidised to the ferric state
fetchingly
fetchingly
adv
In a fetching manner
fibrochondrosteal
fiendishly
fiendishly
adv
Extremely, very in harsh or negative contexts.
In a fiendish manner; evilly, wickedly.
fifteenthly
fifteenthly
adv
In the fifteenth place; fifteenth in a row.
filibranchiate
filthiness
filthiness
noun
The property of being filthy.
filthinesses
filthinesses
noun
plural of filthiness
finchley
finchville
fingerhold
fingerhold
noun
A grip with the fingers.
fingerholds
fingerholds
noun
plural of fingerhold
finishable
finishable
adj
That can be finished; completable.
fishline
fishline
noun
A fishing line.
fishlines
fishlines
noun
plural of fishline
flamenship
flamenship
noun
The role or status of a flamen.
flashiness
flashiness
noun
The quality of being flashy.
flashinesses
flashinesses
noun
plural of flashiness
fleeching
fleeching
noun
cajolery; flattery
verb
present participle of fleech
fleischmanns
flemishing
flemishing
verb
present participle of flemish
flenching
flenching
verb
present participle of flench
fleshiness
fleshiness
noun
The state or characteristic of being fleshy.
fleshinesses
fleshinesses
noun
plural of fleshiness
fleshing
fleshing
verb
present participle of flesh
fleshings
fleshings
noun
Flesh-coloured tights (worn by actors or dancers)
fleshliness
fleshliness
noun
Indulgence in concerns of the flesh; bodily appetites.
fleshling
fleshling
noun
(fantasy, derogatory) A creature made of flesh; a human being.
(obsolete) A person devoted to sensual pursuits.
fletcherising
fletcherizing
fletcherizing
verb
present participle of fletcherize
fletching
fletching
noun
The fins or feathers so attached.
The process of attaching fins, such as halved feathers, to a projectile in order to stabilize its flight.
verb
present participle of fletch
fletchings
fletchings
noun
plural of fletching
flichtering
fliegerabwehrkanone
flightiness
flightiness
noun
The quality of being flighty.
flinched
flinched
verb
simple past tense and past participle of flinch
flincher
flincher
noun
One who flinches.
flinchers
flinchers
noun
plural of flincher
flinches
flinches
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of flinch
flinthead
flinthead
noun
A bird, the wood stork.
flinthearted
flinthearted
adj
Alternative form of flint-hearted
flintshire
flintshire
Proper noun
A maritime traditional county bounded to the north by the Irish Sea, to the northeast by the Dee estuary, to the east by Cheshire and to the south and southwest by Denbighshire. A detached part, Maelor Saesneg, is bounded on the northwest by Denbighshire, on the northeast by Cheshire, and on the south by Shropshire. There is a further small detached part around Marford.
A local government principal area. It borders Merseyside, Cheshire, Wrexham and Denbighshire.
flirtishness
flirtishness
noun
The quality of being flirtish.
flitchen
flourishment
flourishment
noun
The act or state of flourishing.
flunkeyish
flunkeyish
adj
Alternative form of flunkyish
fluphenazine
fluphenazine
noun
(pharmacology) An antipsychotic drug of the phenothiazine class, which can be administered orally or by injection.
foehnlike
foehnlike
adj
Resembling or characteristic of a foehn (type of wind).
foliobranchiate
folkething
folkishness
folkishness
noun
The quality of being folkish.
foolhardiness
foolhardiness
noun
The quality of being foolhardy.
foolhardinesses
foolhardinesses
noun
plural of foolhardiness
foolishness
foolishness
noun
(countable) A thing or event that is foolish, or an absurdity.
(uncountable) The state of being foolish.
foolishnesses
foolishnesses
noun
plural of foolishness
foreschooling
fortnightlies
fortnightlies
noun
plural of fortnightly
francophile
francophile
noun
Alternative letter-case form of Francophile
freeholding
freeholding
noun
property held in freehold
freewheeling
freewheeling
adj
Unbounded by rules or conventions; unrestrained.
verb
present participle of freewheel.
freewheelingness
freiezlebenhe
freightliner
frelinghuysen
frenchily
frenchlick
frenchville
frightenable
frightenable
adj
Capable of being frightened.
frightenedly
frightenedly
adv
In a frightened manner.
frighteningly
frighteningly
adv
In a frightening or terrifying manner.
Very; beyond usual expectation so as to cause surprise or concern.
frightfulness
frightfulness
noun
The quality of being frightful.
frightfulnesses
frightfulnesses
noun
plural of frightfulness
frontosphenoidal
fuglemanship
furnishable
furnishable
adj
Capable of being fitted with furniture.
Capable of being supplied or provided.
fuscohyaline
goldfinches
goldfinches
noun
plural of goldfinch
gonfaloniership
gonfaloniership
noun
The role or status of gonfalonier.
haddonfield
halfpennies
halleflinta
halleflinta
noun
A type of metamorphic rock, formed from volcanic tuff and rich in quartz and feldspars.
halleflintoid
handkerchiefful
handkerchiefful
noun
As much as a handkerchief will hold.
heflin
helfenstein
helilifting
helilifting
verb
present participle of helilift
helsingfors
hemoglobiniferous
hepatoflavin
hepatoflavin
noun
(biochemistry, rare) A derivative of vitamin B which prevents skin lesions and weight loss.
heterofertilization
heterofertilization
noun
(biology) A form of double fertilization, typically in maize, that results in phenotypically different endosperm and embryo