English Words Starting With F

• fiddler

  nounB2
  /ˈfɪd.lə/A person who plays the violin, especially in folk or informal contexts; a violinist.
• fiddler beetle

  nounLow
  /ˈfɪd.lə ˌbiː.tl̩/A common name for an Australian beetle species (Eupoecila australasiae) in the scarab family, characterised by distinctive fiddle-like markings on its back.
• fiddler crab

  nounC1
  /ˈfɪd.lə ˌkræb/A small, semiterrestrial crab, typically found in coastal mudflats and mangroves, characterized by the male's possession of one greatly enlarged claw used for signaling and combat.
• fiddlerfish

  nounVery Low
  /ˈfɪd.lə.fɪʃ/A common name for various small, often brightly colored marine fish, particularly those in the genus Parapercis, known for their habit of resting on the seafloor.
• fiddlestick

  nounLow (the interjection is archaic/dated; the literal meaning is specialized)
  /ˈfɪd(ə)lstɪk/The bow used to play a violin or fiddle; also used as a dismissive exclamation or mild oath meaning 'nonsense' or 'nothing'.
• fiddlewood

  nounC1
  /ˈfɪd(ə)lwʊd/A type of tree or shrub of the genus Citharexylum, native to tropical regions of the Americas.
• fidei defensor

  nounC2
  /ˌfɪdeɪaɪ dɪˈfɛnsɔː/A Latin phrase meaning 'Defender of the Faith'; historically, a title granted to a sovereign, particularly English monarchs.
• fideicommissary

  adjectivenounVery Rare / Archaic-Legal
  /ˌfʌɪdiːaɪˈkɒmɪs(ə)ri/A person who is entitled to receive property or assets from a fideicommissum (a trust or bequest where property is left to one person with the instruction to pass it to another).
• fideicommissum

  nounVery Low
  /ˌfɪdeɪɪˈkɒmɪsəm/A legal arrangement in civil law, originating in Roman law, where a person (the testator) leaves property to one person (the fiduciary) with the instruction to transfer it to a second person (the beneficiary) at a specified time or event.
• fideism

  nounC2
  /ˈfʌɪdɪɪzəm/A doctrine or theory that truth, especially religious truth, depends on faith or revelation rather than reason or intellectual understanding.
• fidel

  nounRare/Literary
  /ˈfʌɪd(ə)l/Of or relating to fidelity, faithfulness, or loyalty; steadfast in allegiance or duty.
• fidelio

  nounC2
  /fɪˈdeɪlɪəʊ/The title of Ludwig van Beethoven's only opera.
• fidelism

  nounVery Low (C2)
  /ˈfɪd.əl.ɪ.zəm/The doctrine or principles of fidelity or allegiance, especially unwavering loyalty to a person, cause, or ideology.
• fidelista

  nounC2
  /ˌfɪdəˈlɪstə/A supporter of Fidel Castro, the former leader of Cuba, or his political ideology and policies.
• fidelity

  nounC1
  /fɪˈdɛlɪti/Faithfulness or loyalty to a person, principle, or cause; strict observance of promises, duties, or obligations.
• fidge

  verbVery Low / Archaic / Dialectal
  /fɪdʒ/To move or behave restlessly, nervously, or impatiently; to fidget.
• fidget

  nounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB2
  /ˈfɪdʒ.ɪt/To make small, restless movements, especially with the hands and feet, due to nervousness, boredom, or impatience.
• fido

  nounC1
  /ˈfaɪdəʊ/A personal, faithful, or affectionate dog, especially one kept as a pet. By extension, a generic or archetypal dog name.
• fiduciary

  adjectivenounC1
  /fɪˈdʒuː.ʃə.ri/Relating to or involving a trust, especially with respect to the careful management of someone else's money or property.
• fiduciary bond

  nounC2
  /fɪˌdjuːʃəri ˈbɒnd/A legal instrument in which a fiduciary (someone entrusted with property or authority) guarantees faithful performance of duties, often backed by a surety company.

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