English words starting with F

any of a genus of perennial grasses with narrow leaves, often used for pasture, hay, and lawns.

To confess or admit something, especially in the phrase "to fess up".

of or like a festival; festive

(of a wound or sore) to become infected and filled with pus.

(of a wound or sore) forming pus; becoming septic.

A day or period of celebration, typically for religious or cultural reasons.

typical of or suitable for a celebration or festival

In a cheerful and lively way that is suitable for a celebration or festival.

the celebration of something in a happy way

to decorate a place or something with chains of flowers, leaves, or ribbons, especially in curves between two points

a collection of writings published in honor of a scholar.

a soft, white greek cheese made from sheep's milk or a mixture of sheep's and goat's milk, preserved in brine.

relating to or characteristic of a fetus.

to go to a place to bring something or someone back

Attractive or pleasing in appearance

in an attractive or charming way

a public function, typically held outdoors and organized to raise funds for a charity, involving entertainment and stalls

Having a strong, unpleasant smell

an object that is believed to have magical powers, especially one that is worshipped by some peoples

The condition in which sexual desire is focused on a particular object, item of clothing, part of the body, etc., which is necessary for sexual satisfaction.

a person who has a fetish or fetishes.

Relating to or characterized by fetishism, especially sexual fetishism.

The act or process of treating something as a fetish, especially by being irrationally devoted to or obsessed with it.

to treat something with excessive or irrational devotion, reverence, or obsession.

To treat something with excessive or irrational devotion, reverence, or obsession.

The projection on the back of a horse's leg above the hoof, where a tuft of hair grows.

A chain or shackle placed around a prisoner's ankle to restrict movement.

a type of pasta made in long, flat, narrow strips.

an unborn or unhatched offspring of a mammal, in particular an unborn human more than eight weeks after conception.

(in Scottish law) a right to the use of land in return for a fixed annual payment.

A long and bitter quarrel or conflict between two people, families, or groups.

relating to a social system in which people held land and received protection from a lord in return for loyalty and service, especially in medieval europe.

A social system that existed in medieval Europe in which people worked and fought for nobles who gave them protection and the use of land in return.

A prolonged and bitter quarrel or dispute between two people or groups.

A medical condition in which the body temperature is higher than normal, often a sign of illness.

showing great excitement or worry; agitated or frenzied.

a bushy aromatic european plant of the daisy family, with feathery leaves and white flowers with yellow centres, used in herbal medicine.

having or showing the symptoms of a fever

in a way that shows strong feelings of excitement, worry, or activity, often in a hurried or uncontrolled manner

A small number of; not many

A smaller number of people or things (used with plural countable nouns)

a round red hat with a flat top and a tassel, traditionally worn by men in some muslim countries.

Describing a mortgage loan that is guaranteed against default by the Federal Housing Administration.

A man to whom someone is engaged to be married.

A woman to whom someone is engaged to be married.

a complete and ridiculous failure, especially of a performance or plan.

An official order or authorization given by a person in authority.

A small or unimportant lie.

A thread-like structure that forms body tissues, such as muscle or nerve

Relating to or using thin glass or plastic threads (fibers) that carry information in the form of light signals.

The technology of transmitting information as light pulses along thin glass or plastic fibers.

containing a high amount of dietary fiber

a building material made of wood or other plant fibers compressed into stiff sheets.

a strong, light material made from fine glass threads woven into a fabric or embedded in plastic.

A thread-like structure that forms body tissues, such as muscle or nerve.

A very small fiber or threadlike structure, especially one forming part of a biological cell or tissue.

A rapid, irregular, and uncoordinated twitching of muscle fibers, especially of the heart, which prevents proper contraction.

an insoluble protein formed from fibrinogen during the clotting of blood, forming a fibrous network that traps blood cells.

A soluble protein in blood plasma that is converted to fibrin by the enzyme thrombin during blood clotting.

relating to or causing the breakdown of fibrin, a protein involved in blood clotting.

A type of cell found in connective tissue that produces collagen and other fibers.

Relating to or characterized by the presence of fibrous tissue and cysts, especially in a gland.

Resembling or composed of fibrous tissue

a chronic medical condition characterized by widespread pain in the muscles and soft tissues, often accompanied by fatigue, sleep, memory, and mood issues.

the development of excess fibrous connective tissue in an organ or part, typically as a reparative or reactive process.

Relating to or characterized by fibrosis, the thickening and scarring of connective tissue.

consisting of or like fibres; containing many fibres

the outer and usually smaller of the two bones between the knee and the ankle in the leg of a person or animal.

Relating to or associated with the fibula, the smaller bone of the lower leg.

A small, lively, or snappish dog; a cur.

Changing often and unpredictably, especially in one's loyalties, interests, or affections.

The quality of being changeable, especially in one's loyalties, interests, or affections.

Literature that describes imaginary people and events, not real ones.

Relating to or occurring in fiction; invented, not real.

The action or process of making something into a fictional story, or the result of this.

to make a story or account into a novel, film, or other work of fiction, especially by altering real events or people.

Describing a work based on real events or people that has been altered or embellished for dramatic or narrative purposes.

In a manner relating to or characteristic of fiction; in an invented or imaginary way.

Not real or true; invented or imagined.

relating to or involving the creation of fiction or imaginative invention.

A type of tree or shrub of a large genus (Ficus) of the mulberry family, which includes the edible fig and many species grown as ornamental plants.

a violin, especially when used to play folk music.

the young, tightly coiled frond of a fern, harvested for food.

A person who plays the violin, especially in folk music.

trivial and unimportant

Faithfulness to a person, cause, or belief, demonstrated by continuing loyalty and support.

To make small movements, especially of the hands and feet, through nervousness or impatience.

Making small movements, especially of the hands and feet, through nervousness or impatience.

unable to stay still or quiet, especially because you are nervous or bored

relating to or involving a legal responsibility to take care of someone else's money or property

An archaic exclamation expressing disgust, outrage, or pretense of being offended.

An area of land, and the people living on it, given to a lord or knight in the past to rule over, in exchange for military service or loyalty.

An area or activity that is controlled by a particular person or group and that they are very protective of.

An area of open land, especially one planted with crops or pasture, or used for a particular purpose such as sports.

Taking place or conducted in a real-world environment, as opposed to a laboratory or classroom.

Requiring a specific context, situation, or environment to be properly understood, applied, or effective.

A phenomenon in which the electric current flowing through a semiconductor is controlled by the application of an external electric field.

A score of three points in American football, made by kicking the ball over the crossbar and between the goalposts.

(In psychology, especially cognitive style) describing a person who perceives and processes information analytically, separating it from its surrounding context or field.

To test (a product, theory, or piece of equipment) in a real-world situation or under realistic conditions.

The process of testing a product, piece of equipment, or theory in a real-life situation rather than in a laboratory.

A player in baseball or cricket who is positioned in the field to catch or stop the ball.

A building at a sports field used by players and spectators for changing clothes, storing equipment, and sometimes for viewing events.

A natural stone that is found lying on the surface of the ground or in the soil, used in its rough form for building.

The activity of working in a natural environment rather than a laboratory, office, or factory, especially in scientific research or social studies.

An evil spirit or demon.

extremely cruel or unpleasant; evil

in an extremely difficult, unpleasant, or clever way

(of people or animals) aggressive and violent in a way that is frightening

having a frightening, aggressive, or threatening appearance

in a very strong, powerful, or aggressive way

The quality of being intense, aggressive, or powerful in a wild or frightening way.

consisting of or resembling fire

a public celebration or festival, especially in spain or latin america, often involving parades, music, and dancing.

A small, high-pitched musical instrument similar to a flute, often used in military and marching bands.

the number equivalent to the sum of ten and five; 15.

Measuring fifteen feet in length, height, or distance.

lasting for fifteen minutes.

Being fifteen years of age

being fifteen years of age