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Words beginning with F

The letter F

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fork

/fɔɹk/

A utensil with spikes used to put solid food into the mouth, or to hold food down while cutting, or for serving food.

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formaldehyde

/fɔɹˈmældəˌhaɪd/

The simplest aldehyde, HCHO, a colourless gas that has many industrial applications; it dissolves in water to give formol (10%) and …

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formally

/ˈfɔɹ.mə.li/

In a formal manner.

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format

/ˈfɔːɹ.mæt/

The layout of a publication or document.

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formerly

/ˈfɔɹmɚli/

at some time in the past

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formicophilia

American English pronunciation

A paraphilia in which sexual stimulation occurs by being crawled upon or nibbled by small insects, such as ants.

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formidable

/ˈfɔɹmɪdəbəl/

Causing fear, dread, awe, or discouragement as a result of size, strength, or some other impressive feature; commanding respect; cau…

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formulate

/ˈfɔɹmjəˌleɪt/

To put into a clear and definite form of statement or expression.

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formulation

/ˌfɔɹmjəˈleɪʃən/

The act, process, or result of formulating or reducing to a formula.

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Fornarina

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forster

/ˈfɔɹstɚ/

An occupational or topographic surname originating as an occupation for someone who worked or lived in a forest.

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Fort Collins

American English pronunciation

A city, the county seat of Larimer County, Colorado, United States.

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Fort Duquesne

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Fort Lauderdale

/ˌfɔəɹt ˈlɔːdəɹdeɪl/Accent not specified by source

A city, the county seat of Broward County, Florida, United States.

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Fort Wayne

American English pronunciation

A city, the county seat of Allen County, Indiana, United States.

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Fort Worth

American English pronunciation

A large city, the county seat of Tarrant County, Texas, United States.

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fortaleza

/fɔɹtəˈleɪzə/Accent not specified by source

A municipality, the state capital of Ceará, Brazil.

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forte

/ˈfoɹ.teɪ/

A strength or talent; a strong point.

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forthcoming

/fɔɹθˈkʌmɪŋ/

Approaching or about to take place.

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fortnite

/ˈfɔɹt.naɪt/

Obsolete form of fortnight.

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fortran

/ˈfɔɹ.tɹæn/

Alternative letter-case form of Fortran, particularly its early forms.

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fortuitous

/fɔɹˈtuɪtəs/

Happening by fortune or chance; accidental, coincidental.

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forum

/ˈfɔɹəm/

A place for discussion.

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Forum Non Conveniens

American English pronunciation

A doctrine of law holding that a court should decline to hear a case if another court—especially one in a foreign jurisdiction—would…

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Forvo

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Forza

/ˈfɔɹzə/

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Forza Azzurri

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foshan

American English pronunciation

A large prefecture-level city of Guangdong, in southeast China.

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fossa

/ˈfɑsə/

A pit, groove, cavity, or depression.

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fossil

/ˈfɑsl̩/

The mineralized remains of an animal or plant.

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