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fodderbeet
nounVery Low
/ˈfɒdəbiːt/A type of large beet (Beta vulgaris) cultivated specifically as feed for livestock.
foe
abbreviationnounC1
/fəʊ/A personal enemy or opponent, often in a conflict, battle, or contest.
foefie slide
nounVery Rare / Regionally Specific
/ˈfʊfi slaɪd/A makeshift rope slide, typically made of wire or cable, used for recreation, especially in South African outdoor settings.
foehn
nounRare
/fɜːn/A warm, dry wind that blows down the leeward side of a mountain range.
foeman
nounRare / Archaic
/ˈfəʊmən/an enemy in war; a hostile opponent, especially in a military context.
foetation
nounVery Low
/fiːˈteɪʃən/The formation, development, or state of a fetus in the womb.
foeticide
nounLow / Very Low (C2+ vocabulary)
/ˈfiːtɪsʌɪd/The act of killing a fetus, especially via abortion.
foetology
nounRare/Technical
/fiːˈtɒlədʒi/The scientific study of the fetus, especially its development and diseases.
foetor
nounC2 (Very Rare)
/ˈfiːtə/A strong, unpleasant smell; stench.
foetus
nounC1
/ˈfiːtəs/The developing unborn offspring of a mammal, particularly a human, from approximately eight weeks after conception until birth.
fog
nounverbverb-intransitive+1B1
/fɒɡ/A thick cloud of tiny water droplets suspended in the atmosphere at or near the earth's surface, causing reduced visibility.
fog bank
nounC1-C2
/ˈfɒɡ ˌbæŋk/A dense, well-defined mass of fog, especially one seen over a body of water or lying in a low-lying area.
fog drip
nounRare (C2)
/ˈfɒɡ ˌdrɪp/Precipitation formed when water droplets from fog are deposited onto surfaces, especially vegetation, through direct interception and coalescence.
fog fever
nounVery Low
/ˈfɒɡ ˌfiːvə/A type of acute, severe lung disease affecting cattle, typically occurring in autumn.
fog forest
nounC1/C2
/ˈfɒɡ ˌfɒr.ɪst/A dense, humid evergreen forest found in high-altitude tropical or subtropical regions where it is frequently enveloped in low-level cloud cover or persistent mist.
fog gun
nounC1
/ˈfɒɡ ˌɡʌn/A portable device or fixed appliance that sprays a fine mist or aerosol, typically to dispense pesticides, disinfectants, or chemicals for smoke effects.
fog lamp
nounB2
/ˈfɒɡ ˌlæmp/A powerful, low-mounted light on a vehicle, designed to improve visibility in foggy conditions by cutting through the fog and illuminating the road surface.
fog level
nounB2
/ˈfɒɡ ˌlev.əl/The intensity or thickness of a cloud of tiny water droplets suspended near the ground, reducing visibility.
fog light
nounB1
/ˈfɒɡ ˌlaɪt/A powerful light on the front (and sometimes rear) of a vehicle, designed to cut through fog and improve visibility in poor weather conditions.
fog signal
nounLow
/ˈfɒɡ ˌsɪɡ.nəl/A device that emits a sound, light, or radio signal to warn ships, aircraft, or vehicles of hazards or their location in conditions of low visibility such as fog.

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