| fairway |
an unobstructed, navigable passage or area on land or sea. [2 definitions] |
| fair-weather |
suited only for fair weather. [2 definitions] |
| fairy |
an imaginary tiny creature in human form, thought to possess supernatural powers that can change the course of human affairs. [3 definitions] |
| fairyland |
the imaginary abode of fairies, or a real place of great beauty and charm. |
| fairy tale |
a fictitious, sometimes incredible, imaginative story, often involving giants, ogres, elves, or other magical creatures and characters. [2 definitions] |
| fait accompli |
(French) a wholly completed deed or accomplishment, esp. one that appears irreversible and has been done without an affected person's prior knowledge. |
| faith |
belief, confidence, or trust. [5 definitions] |
| faith cure |
a method of trying to heal disease or other medical infirmity through prayer or religious exercises. |
| faithful |
fulfilling one's duty or obligations in life. [7 definitions] |
| faith healing |
a method of ministering to the sick through prayer and religious faith. |
| faithless |
failing in one's duties or responsibilities. [3 definitions] |
| fake |
to create a counterfeit of; falsify. [8 definitions] |
| faker |
a person who deceives, pretends, or fakes. |
| fakir |
a wandering beggar of the Muslim or Hindu religion, esp. one who performs remarkable feats such as lying on a bed of nails. |
| falafel |
a deep-fried croquette or patty made of ground chickpeas, fava beans, and spices. [2 definitions] |
| Falange |
a fascist organization established in 1933 that became the only official political party of Spain under the dictatorship of Franco. [2 definitions] |
| falcate |
curved or hooked like a sickle. |
| falchion |
a short broad medieval sword with a slight curve in the blade near the point. |
| falcon |
any of several birds of prey, related to hawks, that hunt during the day and have long powerful wings and a hooked beak. |
| falconer |
a person who trains or uses hawks, esp. falcons, for hunting. |
| falconry |
the art of training and using falcons for hunting. |