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finery
nounC1
/ˈfaɪnəri/Elaborate or showy clothing, jewellery, or decoration, especially that worn on a special occasion.
fines herbes
plural-nounLow
/ˌfiːnz ˈɛːb/A classic French mixture of fresh, delicate herbs (typically parsley, chives, tarragon, and chervil) used to flavor dishes, especially omelets, sauces, and salads.
finesse
nounverbverb-intransitive+1C1/C2
/fɪˈnɛs/Exceptional skill and subtlety in handling a situation or performing an action.
finest
nounB1
/ˈfaɪnɪst/Of the highest quality, most excellent, or most refined; the superlative form of 'fine'.
finestra
nounC2
/fɪˈnɛstrə/A window.
finfish
nounC2/Tech-High
/ˈfɪnfɪʃ/A true fish, specifically a vertebrate aquatic animal with fins and gills, belonging to classes such as bony fish (Osteichthyes) or cartilaginous fish (Chondrichthyes).
finfoot
nounC2
/ˈfɪnfʊt/A rare, shy aquatic bird of the family Heliornithidae, characterized by lobed feet and found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and South America.
fingal's cave
nounRare
/ˌfɪŋɡəlz ˈkeɪv/A large, spectacular sea cave located on the uninhabited island of Staffa in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland, renowned for its naturally formed basalt columns and acoustics.
finger
nounverbverb-intransitive+1A1
/ˈfɪŋɡə(r)/One of the five long, thin parts at the end of the human hand, usually including the thumb.
finger bowl
nounC2
/ˈfɪŋɡə bəʊl/A small bowl of water, often with a slice of lemon or a flower petal, provided during a formal meal for diners to rinse their fingertips.
finger buffet
nounC1
/ˈfɪŋɡə ˈbʊfeɪ/A style of meal where small, pre-portioned foods are served, designed to be eaten with one's fingers while standing, without cutlery.
finger food
nounC1
/ˌfɪŋɡə ˈfuːd/Food served in small, individual pieces that are intended to be eaten with the hands, without utensils.
finger gate
nounVery Low / Technical / Specialized
/ˈfɪŋɡə ɡeɪt/A small, narrow opening, slot, or passage intended to accommodate or be operated by a finger.
finger grass
nounC1
/ˈfɪŋɡə ɡrɑːs/A common name for various grasses, particularly in the genus Digitaria, characterized by seed heads with finger-like branches.
finger hole
nounLow
/ˈfɪŋɡə həʊl/A hole or opening designed or sized specifically for a finger, typically to be inserted or used for manipulation.
finger lakes
plural-nounC1
/ˌfɪŋɡə ˈleɪks/A geographical region in upstate New York, USA, named for its group of long, narrow lakes that resemble human fingers.
finger man
nounLow (specialized slang)
/ˈfɪŋɡə ˌmæn/A person who identifies or points out a target for criminal activity, especially for theft or assassination; an informant who singles out victims.
finger mark
nounC2
/ˈfɪŋɡə mɑːk/A visible mark or smudge left on a surface by contact with a person's finger, especially one resulting from dirt, grease, or pressure.
finger paint
nounLow-Medium
/ˈfɪŋɡə peɪnt/A type of thick, non-toxic paint intended to be applied directly with the fingers or hands, used primarily by young children for creative play and artwork.
finger painting
nounC1
/ˈfɪŋɡə ˌpeɪntɪŋ/The activity or art of creating pictures using fingers dipped in paint, often associated with children's play and artistic expression.

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