English Words Starting With F

• frithstool

  nounVery Rare / Archaic
  /ˈfrɪθstuːl/A stone seat, typically placed near the altar in medieval churches, that provided sanctuary and protection to those who sat in it.
• fritillaria

  nounVery Low
  /ˌfrɪtɪˈlɛːrɪə/A genus of flowering plants in the lily family (Liliaceae), commonly called fritillaries, often characterized by nodding, bell-shaped, checkered flowers.
• fritillary

  nounC2
  /frɪˈtɪləri/Any of various plants in the lily family, especially of the genus Fritillaria, with nodding bell-shaped flowers, often checkered.
• frittata

  nounC1
  /frɪˈtɑː.tə/An Italian dish resembling an open-faced omelette or thick pancake, typically made with eggs and mixed ingredients such as vegetables, cheese, or meat.
• fritter

  nounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveC1
  /ˈfrɪt.ər/To waste (time, money, or energy) on trifling matters.
• fritto misto

  nounLow
  /ˌfriːtəʊ ˈmɪstəʊ/An Italian culinary dish consisting of a mixed selection of deep-fried seafood or vegetables.
• friuli

  nounC1
  /friˈuːli/A historical region in northeastern Italy, bordering Austria and Slovenia.
• friuli-venezia giulia

  nounVery Low
  /friˌuːli vɛˌnɛtsɪə ˈdʒuːljə/An autonomous region in northeastern Italy, bordering Austria, Slovenia, and the Adriatic Sea.
• friulian

  adjectivenounC1
  /friːˈuːliən/The Romance language spoken in the Friuli region of northeastern Italy.
• frivol

  verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveRare / Archaic
  /ˈfrɪv(ə)l/To behave in a frivolous manner; to waste time or money on trivial things.
• frivolity

  nounC1
  /frɪˈvɒl.ə.ti/The quality or state of being frivolous; lack of seriousness; lightheartedness about things that should be taken seriously.
• friz

  verb-ambitransitiveLow to Medium
  /frɪz/To form (hair) into tight, crisp curls or to become frizzy; to cause something to form a mass of tight, often unruly curls.
• frizette

  nounObsolete/Very Low Frequency
  /frɪˈzɛt/A false front or cluster of curls, specifically a small wig or hairpiece made of frizzed hair, worn by women in the 18th and 19th centuries.
• frizz

  nounverbverb-ambitransitiveB2
  /frɪz/To form hair or fibres into a mass of small, tight curls or strands; to become frizzy.
• frizzle

  nounverbverb-ambitransitiveLow-frequency word (C2 level).
  /ˈfrɪz(ə)l/To fry something, especially bacon, until it is crisp and curly.
• fro-yo

  nounmedium
  /ˈfrəʊ.jəʊ/A dessert made from frozen yogurt, typically soft-serve style, often served in a cup or cone and available with various toppings.
• frobisher

  nounVery Low
  /ˈfrɒbɪʃə/A proper noun primarily referring to a person or a geographical feature.
• frobisher bay

  nounC2 (Very Low Frequency / Proper Noun / Geographical Reference)
  /ˈfrɒbɪʃə ˌbeɪ/A large bay of the Atlantic Ocean located on the southeastern coast of Baffin Island, Nunavut, Canada. Also the former name (until 1987) of the settlement now called Iqaluit, which is located at the head of this bay.
• frock

  nounverbverb-transitiveC1
  /frɒk/A dress, especially one for a woman or girl; historically, a long loose outer garment worn by men (now obsolete).
• frock coat

  nounC2
  /ˈfrɒk ˌkəʊt/A formal, knee-length coat for men, buttoned up the front, with skirts that extend from the waistline, popular from the early 19th to early 20th century.

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