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filet lace
nounLow
/ˈfɪl.eɪ ˌleɪs/A delicate, handmade lace with a square-mesh net background, originally made using a needle and thread (or bobbins) to create geometric or floral patterns.
filet mignon
nounB2
/ˌfɪleɪ ˈmiːnjɒ̃/A high-quality, tender steak cut from the smaller end of a beef tenderloin.
filial piety
nounC2
/ˌfɪl.i.əl ˈpaɪ.ə.ti/Respect for, obedience to, and care for one's parents and elderly family members.
filiate
verbverb-transitiveVery Low
/ˈfɪli.eɪt/To determine or legally establish paternity; to affiliate or trace descent.
filiation
nounRare
/ˌfɪl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/The fact of being the child of a particular parent or parents; descent or lineage, especially as establishing membership in a family, group, or tradition.
filibeg
nounVery Low (Specialist/Historical)
/ˈfɪlɪbɛɡ/A kilt; specifically, the traditional knee-length skirt of Highland Scottish dress for men.
filibuster
nounverbverb-intransitive+1Low (C1+)
/ˈfɪl.ɪ.bʌs.tə/The act of obstructing progress in a legislative assembly, especially by making prolonged speeches.
filicide
nounLow
/ˈfɪl.ɪ.saɪd/The act of a parent killing their own child.
filigrain
nounRare
/ˈfɪlɪɡreɪn/A subtle decorative pattern resembling fine threads or grains; a delicate texture.
filigree
adjectivenounverb+1C1
/ˈfɪl.ɪ.ɡriː/Ornamental work of fine wire formed into delicate tracery.
filing clerk
nounMedium
/ˈfaɪlɪŋ klɑːk/A person whose job is to organize and maintain documents in a filing system.
filings
plural-nounC1
/ˈfaɪ.lɪŋz/Small particles produced by the act of filing a hard material, especially metal.
filipina
adjectivenounC1
/ˌfɪlɪˈpiːnə/A woman or girl who is a native or inhabitant of the Philippines.
filipino
adjectivenounB1
/ˌfɪl.ɪˈpiː.nəʊ/A person from the Philippines or of Philippine descent.
filipinx
adjectivenounVery low
/ˌfɪlɪˈpiːnɛks/A gender-neutral or non-binary alternative to "Filipino" (masculine) or "Filipina" (feminine), used to refer to a person of Filipino origin or descent without specifying gender.
filister
nounRare
/ˈfɪlɪstə/A philistine; a person who is indifferent or hostile to art, culture, and intellectual pursuits.
fill
nounverbverb-intransitive+1A1
/fɪl/To make something full or to occupy available space.
fill away
verbVery low, archaic
/ˌfɪl əˈweɪ/To set sail, to begin sailing, especially by catching the wind in the sails and moving off.
fill light
nounC2
/ˈfɪl ˌlaɪt/A secondary light source in photography, videography, or cinematography used to soften or reduce shadows created by the main (key) light.
fill out
verbB1
/ˌfɪl ˈaʊt/To complete a form, document, or questionnaire by writing the required information in the blank spaces provided.

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