English Words Starting With F

• fairy lights

  plural-nounHigh (in British contexts, especially around festive periods). Medium (in American contexts, where other terms are more common).
  /ˈfeə.ri laɪts/A string of small, decorative electric lights.
• fairy lily

  nounLow
  /ˈfeə.ri ˈlɪl.i/A common name for a small, delicate, flowering bulbous plant of the genus Zephyranthes, producing crocus-like flowers.
• fairy penguin

  nounLow
  /ˈfeəri ˈpɛŋɡwɪn/The smallest species of penguin, characterized by blue-grey feathers and a distinctive waddling gait.
• fairy primrose

  nounLow
  /ˈfeəri ˈprɪmrəʊz/A small, delicate perennial flowering plant of the genus Primula, typically grown indoors in pots, characterized by clusters of brightly coloured flowers.
• fairy ring

  nounC1
  /ˈfeə.ri ˌrɪŋ/A naturally occurring ring or arc of mushrooms, often found in grassy areas, caused by the outward growth of a fungus from a central point.
• fairy shrimp

  nounRare / Specialist
  /ˈfeə.ri ˌʃrɪmp/A small, delicate freshwater crustacean with a slender, transparent body that swims gracefully on its back.
• fairy stone

  nounLow
  /ˈfeəri stəʊn/A naturally occurring stone or crystal, often cruciform (cross-shaped), believed in folklore to have protective or magical properties.
• fairy swallow

  nounVery Low
  /ˈfeəri ˈswɒləʊ/A bird belonging to the swallow family, often characterized by its agile flight and graceful appearance, sometimes referencing specific species like the fairy martin or the welcome swallow.
• fairy tale

  adjectivenounB1
  /ˈfeə.ri ˌteɪl/A children's story about magical or imaginary beings and lands, typically involving fairies, giants, or talking animals.
• fairyfloss

  nounLow (regional; mainly Australian and New Zealand English). Globally, it is less frequent than its primary synonym 'cotton candy'.
  /ˈfeəriˌflɒs/A spun sugar confection made from melted sugar, typically sold on a stick or in a bag at fairs and carnivals.
• fairyhood

  nounRare / Archaic / Literary
  /ˈfeə.ri.hʊd/The state, condition, or quality of being a fairy; fairy nature or essence.
• fairyism

  nounExtremely rare
  /ˈfeə.rɪ.ɪ.zəm/The essential quality or character of a fairy; behaviour, thought, or speech reminiscent of or associated with fairies.
• fairyland

  nounB2
  /ˈfeə.ri.lænd/The imaginary, magical realm where fairies live.
• fais-dodo

  nounlow
  /ˌfeɪ ˈdəʊdəʊ/A French phrase meaning 'go to sleep', used as an affectionate or childish imperative, like 'sleepy-time'.
• faisal

  nounVery Low
  /ˈfaɪsəl/A male given name of Arabic origin meaning 'the judge' or 'the arbitrator'.
• faisal i

  nounC2 (Very Low Frequency, Proper Noun)
  /ˌfaɪˈsɑːl ðə ˈfɜːst/King Faisal I (1885–1933), the first King of Iraq (1921–1933) following the collapse of the Ottoman Empire.
• faisal ibn abdul aziz

  nounC2
  /ˌfaɪsəl ˌɪbən ˌæbdʊl əˈziːz/The personal name of a historical figure, specifically the third King of Saudi Arabia (1964–1975), son of King Abdulaziz, the founder of the modern Saudi state.
• faisal ii

  nounLow
  /ˈfaɪsəl ðə ˈsekənd/The last King of Iraq, who reigned from 1939 until his assassination in 1958.
• faisalabad

  nounLow (C2-Proficiency)
  /ˌfaɪsɑːləˈbɑːd/The third-largest city in Pakistan, a major industrial and commercial centre in the province of Punjab.
• fait accompli

  nounC1
  /ˌfeɪ əˈkɒ̃.pliː/An action already completed before those affected by it are aware of it, leaving no option for opposition or reversal.

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