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- foldup/ˈfəʊld ʌp/Something designed to be folded into a more compact form.nounC1
- foley/ˈfəʊ.li/The reproduction of everyday sound effects added to films, television shows, video games, and other media in post-production to enhance audio quality.adjectivenounC1/C2
- foley catheter/ˈfəʊ.li ˈkæθ.ɪ.tə/A flexible tube inserted through the urethra into the bladder to drain urine, featuring a retention balloon at the tip to keep it in place.nounC2/Technical
- folia/ˈfəʊ.li.ə/A plural or singular variant (in scientific/technical contexts) of 'folium', meaning a thin layer, leaf, or sheet-like structure.nounLow (C2/Expert Level). Specialised term.
- foliage/ˈfəʊ.li.ɪdʒ/The leaves of a plant or tree, collectively.nounB2
- foliage plant/ˈfəʊlɪɪdʒ plɑːnt/A plant cultivated primarily for the aesthetic appeal of its leaves rather than its flowers.nounC1
- foliate/ˈfəʊ.li.eɪt/To decorate or cover with leaves or a leaf-like pattern; or, to grow or produce leaves.adjectiveverbverb-intransitive+1C1
- foliated joint/ˈfəʊ.li.eɪ.tɪd dʒɔɪnt/A structural joint in masonry or geology where the connecting surfaces are shaped into alternating projections and recesses, resembling a leaf-like or layered interlock.nounC2 / Extremely Low
- foliation/ˌfəʊlɪˈeɪʃn/The process or result of being arranged into leaves or leaf-like layers.nounC2
- foliature/ˈfəʊ.li.ə.tʃə(r)/The state or condition of having leaves; foliage.nounExtremely Rare / Archaic
- folic acid/ˌfəʊ.lɪk ˈæs.ɪd/A B vitamin, essential for cell growth and the formation of red blood cells.nounMedium (Common in health, medical, and nutritional contexts)
- folie/ˈfɒli/A foolish or unwise act, idea, or investment; a lack of good sense.nounC1
- folie a deux/ˌfɒl.i ə ˈdɜː/A psychiatric syndrome in which symptoms of a mental disorder, particularly delusional beliefs or hallucinations, are shared by two or more closely associated people.nounC2
- folie de grandeur/ˌfɒli də ˈɡrɒ̃dɜː(r)/A delusion or mental condition characterized by exaggerated ideas of one's own importance, power, or identity.nounC1
- folies bergere/ˌfɒl.i ˈbeə.ʒeə/The name of a world-famous, historic Parisian cabaret music hall, known for its lavish shows featuring singers, dancers, acrobats, and elaborate costumes and sets, famous for establishing the glamorous revue format.nounC1
- folinic acid/fəʊˌlɪnɪk ˈæsɪd/A form of folic acid (a B vitamin) used as an active coenzyme in the body.nounC2
- folio/ˈfəʊlɪəʊ/a large book, manuscript, or sheet of paper made by folding a leaf only once, resulting in two leaves (four pages). Also refers to a sheet size and a page number.adjectivenounverb+1C1
- folio recto/ˌfəʊ.li.əʊ ˈrek.təʊ/The right-hand page of a book (recto), especially in a volume of large size or with leaves of paper folded once (folio). It is the first page one sees upon opening to a new spread.nounC2
- folio verso/ˈfəʊliəʊ ˈvɜːsəʊ/The back side of a leaf (page) in a book or manuscript, often abbreviated as f.v.nounC2
- foliole/ˈfəʊliəʊl/A small, leaf-like part of a compound leaf; a leaflet.nounC2 / Specialised / Very Low
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