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- fioritura/fjɒrɪˈtjʊərə/An elaborate melodic ornamentation or embellishment in vocal music.nounVery Low
- fippenny bit/ˈfɪp(ə)ni bɪt/A historical British coin worth four pence, or fourpence.nounVery Low / Archaic
- fipple/ˈfɪp(ə)l/A plug or block at the mouthpiece of a wind instrument, such as a recorder or whistle, that shapes the airflow and creates the sound.nounLow
- fipple flute/ˈfɪp.əl ˌfluːt/A wind instrument in which sound is produced by a vibrating air column split by a fixed, wedge-shaped plug (the fipple) in the mouthpiece.nounC1
- fiqh/fɪk/Islamic jurisprudence; the human understanding and interpretation of Sharia (Islamic law) derived from its detailed sources.nounC2
- fir/fɜː(r)/An evergreen coniferous tree of the genus Abies, typically having single needles attached directly to the branch and upright, cylindrical cones that disintegrate on the tree.nounC1
- firbank/ˈfɜː.bæŋk/A proper noun, predominantly a surname, of English origin; also a place name in Cumbria, England.nounVery Low (Rare/Opaque proper noun)
- firbolg/ˈfɪərbɒlɡ/A member of a mythical race of beings in Irish mythology, often depicted as giants or earth-dwellers who were among the early inhabitants of Ireland.nounVery Low / Specialized
- firdausi/fɜːˈdaʊsi/An English surname or proper noun, primarily associated with the renowned 10th-century Persian poet, Abu al-Qasim Ferdowsi Tusi, the author of the Persian epic Shahnameh.nounVery Low
- fire/ˈfaɪə(r)/A chemical reaction that produces heat, light, and flames.adjectivenounverb+2A1
- fire alarm/ˈfaɪər əˈlɑːm/A device, system, or loud sound that gives a warning of a fire.nounB1
- fire ant/ˈfaɪər ˌænt/A highly aggressive, venomous ant species, often reddish-brown, known for its painful sting that feels like a burning sensation.nounC1
- fire apparatus/ˈfaɪə ˌæp.əˈreɪ.təs/The collective equipment, specialized vehicles, and machinery used by fire departments to combat fires and perform rescues.nounLow
- fire appliance/ˈfaɪər əˌplaɪ.əns/A vehicle equipped and used by firefighters to respond to emergencies.nounC2
- fire area/ˈfaɪə ˌeə.ri.ə/A designated zone or section within a building or open space that is specifically designated for fire safety purposes, typically referring to a compartmentalized space intended to contain fire spread or an open area cleared of vegetation for fire prevention.nounLow
- fire away/ˌfaɪər əˈweɪ/To begin asking questions freely, often in an interview or Q&A context.verbB2
- fire balloon/ˈfaɪə bəˌluːn/A hot-air balloon lifted by the heat of an open flame.nounC2
- fire beetle/ˈfaɪə ˌbiː.tl̩/A beetle, typically of the family Lampyridae (fireflies) or Pyrophorinae (click beetles), that is bioluminescent, producing a visible glow.nounLow
- fire blanket/ˈfaɪə ˌblæŋ.kɪt/A safety device made of fire-resistant material, designed to extinguish small fires by smothering them.nounB2
- fire blight/ˌfaɪə ˈblaɪt/A highly destructive bacterial disease affecting plants in the rose family (especially apples, pears, and related ornamental trees), causing branches to appear as if scorched by fire.nounC2
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