English Words Starting With F

• fakeness

  nounC1
  /ˈfeɪk.nəs/The quality or state of not being genuine, authentic, or sincere; the condition of being false or counterfeit.
• faker

  nounB2
  /ˈfeɪ.kər/A person who pretends to be something they are not, especially in order to deceive.
• fakery

  nounC1-C2
  /ˈfeɪk(ə)ri/The act or practice of making something that is not genuine or authentic; deception through imitation.
• fakir

  nounLow
  /ˈfeɪkɪə/A Muslim (or sometimes Hindu) religious ascetic who lives solely on alms, often performing feats of endurance or magic.
• fal la

  nounVery Low
  /ˌfæl ˈlɑː/A nonsense syllable or refrain used in traditional songs and poetry, particularly in carols or festive music.
• falafel

  nounMedium
  /fəˈlɑːf(ə)l/A deep-fried ball or patty made from ground chickpeas or fava beans, typically seasoned with herbs and spices.
• falange

  nounC2
  /fəˈlændʒ/A political party or its militia, specifically referring to the Spanish Falange Española, a fascist political organization founded in the 1930s.
• falangist

  nounC1
  /fəˈlæn(d)ʒɪst/A member or supporter of a Spanish fascist political party (Falange Española) founded in the 1930s.
• falasha

  nounLow
  /fəˈlɑːʃə/A term historically used to refer to the Beta Israel community, the Jewish community of Ethiopia.
• falbala

  nounRare
  /fælˈbɑːlə/A strip of gathered or pleated material used as a decorative trim, especially on women's garments.
• falchion

  nounVery Low Frequency / Archaic
  /ˈfɔːl(t)ʃ(ə)n/A broad, slightly curved sword with a single edge, used in medieval Europe, especially from the 13th to 16th centuries.
• falcon

  nounB2
  /ˈfɔː(l)kən/A bird of prey with long, pointed wings and a notched beak, known for its speed and hunting ability.
• falcon-gentle

  nounRare / Archaic
  /ˈfɔːlkən ˌdʒɛntl̩/The male peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus), a specific term in falconry for the male of the species.
• falconer

  nounC2
  /ˈfɔː(l)kənə/A person who keeps, trains, and hunts with falcons or other birds of prey.
• falconet

  nounVery Low (Obsolete/Hyper-specific)
  /ˈfɔː(l)kənɪt/a very small cannon used from the 15th to 17th centuries.
• falconry

  nounC2
  /ˈfɔːlkənri/The sport or practice of hunting with trained birds of prey, especially falcons.
• falcula

  nounExtremely Rare / Technical
  /ˈfæl.kjʊ.lə/A small curved claw, especially on certain birds or carnivorous mammals.
• falda

  nounB2
  /fəʊld/A bend or crease formed by doubling fabric or material back upon itself.
• falderal

  nounC2 (Very Low)
  /ˌfældɪˈræl/Nonsense or foolish talk; trivial, trifling, or nonsensical things.
• faldo

  nounVery Low
  /ˈfɔːldəʊ/A proper noun, primarily a surname, most famously associated with the English professional golfer Sir Nick Faldo.

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