English Words Starting With F

• fasces

  nounplural-nounLow
  /ˈfæsiːz/A bundle of rods with an axe blade protruding, used in ancient Rome as a symbol of authority.
• fasching

  nounVery Low
  /ˈfaʃɪŋ/The traditional Carnival season in German-speaking regions, especially in southern Germany and Austria, preceding Lent.
• fascia

  nounC1-C2
  /ˈfeɪ.ʃə/A long flat board or band, especially one covering the ends of rafters or other parts of a building; or a sheet of connective tissue covering or binding together bodily structures such as muscles.
• fasciation

  nounVery low / Specialist
  /ˌfæsɪˈeɪʃ(ə)n/An abnormal flattened or ribbon-like development in plant stems, caused by abnormal tissue growth.
• fascicle

  nounC2
  /ˈfasɪk(ə)l/A small bundle or cluster, especially of nerve or muscle fibres, leaves, or flowers.
• fascicular cambium

  nounVery Low
  /fəˈsɪkjʊlə ˈkæmbiəm/A type of cambium (meristematic tissue) located within the vascular bundles of dicot stems, responsible for producing secondary xylem and phloem.
• fasciculation

  nounLow
  /fəˌsɪk.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/A brief, spontaneous, involuntary contraction (twitching) of a small bundle of muscle fibres.
• fascicule

  nounC2
  /ˈfasɪkjuːl/A small bundle or cluster; a separately published instalment of a larger work.
• fasciculus

  nounVery Rare
  /fəˈsɪk.jʊ.ləs/A bundle of anatomical fibers or nerve cells (plural: fasciculi).
• fasciitis

  nounLow
  /ˌfæʃiˈaɪtɪs/Inflammation of a fascia (a band or sheet of connective tissue).
• fascinate

  verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveC1
  /ˈfasɪneɪt/To attract and hold the interest and attention of someone completely.
• fascinated

  adjectiveverbB2
  /ˈfæs.ɪ.neɪ.tɪd/having one's interest or attention completely and intensely captured by something or someone.
• fascination

  nounC1
  /ˌfæs.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/A powerful, alluring interest that captures and holds one's attention completely.
• fascinator

  nounC1
  /fəˈsɪneɪtə/A light, decorative headpiece, typically a small hat with feathers, flowers, or netting, often worn at formal events like weddings or races.
• fascine

  nounVery Low
  /fəˈsiːn/A long bundle of sticks bound together, used in engineering and military contexts for construction, reinforcement, or erosion control.
• fascioliasis

  nounRare
  /ˌfæsɪəʊˈlaɪəsɪs/A parasitic disease caused by infection with liver flukes of the genus Fasciola.
• fasciolopsiasis

  nounVery Low / Technical
  /fəˌsɪəʊlɒpˈsaɪəsɪs/A parasitic disease caused by infection with intestinal flukes of the genus Fasciolopsis, primarily F. buski.
• fascism

  nounC1/C2
  /ˈfæʃ.ɪ.zəm/A political ideology and system of government, originating in early 20th-century Europe, characterized by a dictatorial leader, centralized autocracy, extreme nationalism, suppression of opposition, and strong regimentation of society and the economy.
• fascismo

  nounC2
  /faˈʃɪzməʊ/Fascismo is the Italian word for 'Fascism'. It refers to the political ideology and movement developed in early 20th-century Italy under Benito Mussolini, characterized by extreme nationalism, totalitarian rule, corporatism, militarism, and suppression of opposition.
• fascist

  adjectivenounC1
  /ˈfæʃɪst/A person who supports a political system of extreme right-wing, authoritarian, and nationalist character, characterized by dictatorial power, forcible suppression of opposition, and strong regimentation of society and the economy.

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