English Words Starting With F

• fries

  nounplural-nounverbHigh (B1)
  /fraɪz/Thin strips of potato that have been deep-fried until crisp.
• friese-greene

  nounVery Low
  /ˌfriːz ˈɡriːn/The surname of William Friese-Greene, a British inventor and early pioneer in motion picture technology.
• friesian

  adjectivenounLow
  /ˈfriːʒ(ə)n/A breed of large dairy cattle, typically black-and-white in colour, originally from the Netherlands and Germany.
• friesland

  nounLow
  /ˈfriːzlənd/A historical region and province in the northern Netherlands, known for its distinct language and culture.
• frieze

  nounC1
  /friːz/A decorative band of sculpted or painted material, often found running horizontally along the upper part of a wall, just below the ceiling or cornice in architecture.
• friezing

  nounVery Low
  /ˈfriːzɪŋ/The act of performing the frieze manoeuvre in dressage, where a horse makes a brief, high leap on the spot with all four legs off the ground.
• frig

  verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveLow
  /frɪɡ/To deliberately damage or destroy something; also, to engage in a sexual act (vulgar slang).
• frigate

  nounlow
  /ˈfrɪɡ.ɪt/A medium-sized warship, typically used for escort and patrol duties in modern navies, or a sailing warship from the age of sail.
• frigate bird

  nounC1/C2
  /ˈfrɪɡ.ɪt ˌbɜːd/A large, predatory seabird of tropical oceans with long wings, a deeply forked tail, and a habit of stealing food from other birds.
• frigate mackerel

  nounC2
  /ˌfrɪɡ.ət ˈmæk.ər.əl/A small, fast-swimming oceanic fish of the mackerel family (Scombridae), specifically of the genus Auxis, known for its streamlined body and importance in commercial fisheries.
• frigg

  nounLow
  /frɪɡ/An euphemism or minced oath for the swear word 'fuck', used to express strong emotion, anger, annoyance or frustration, or for emphasis.
• fright

  nounverbverb-transitiveB2
  /fraɪt/A sudden, intense feeling of fear or alarm; a scare.
• fright wig

  nounC2
  /fraɪt wɪɡ/A theatrical, exaggerated, or novelty wig designed to make the wearer look comically shocked, scared, or eccentric, often characterized by wild, sticking-out hair.
• frighten

  verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB1
  /ˈfraɪtn/To cause someone to feel fear.
• frigid zone

  nounC1
  /ˌfrɪdʒɪd ˈzəʊn/Either of the two regions of the Earth's surface (the Arctic and Antarctic) within the polar circles, characterized by extremely cold temperatures.
• frigidarium

  nounC2
  /ˌfrɪdʒɪˈdɛːrɪəm/The cold-water pool or cold room in an ancient Roman bath complex.
• frigidity

  nounC1
  /frɪˈdʒɪd.ə.ti/The state of being intensely cold.
• frigidoreceptor

  nounExtremely low (Highly specialized scientific/medical term)
  /ˌfrɪdʒɪdəʊrɪˈsɛptə/A sensory receptor in the skin and mucous membranes that detects cold temperatures.
• frijol

  nounC2
  /ˈfriːhəʊl/Any of various edible beans, especially those of the species Phaseolus vulgaris.
• frijoles refritos

  plural-nounLow
  /friːˈhəʊleɪz rəˈfriːtəʊs/A Mexican dish of cooked beans that are mashed and fried, often with added fat, seasonings, and sometimes cheese.

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