| fetus |
of a higher animal, an unborn young in the later stages of development in the womb, esp. a human embryo after about three months of development. |
| feud |
a deep, long-lasting hostility, esp. between families or other related groups, and sometimes with outbreaks of violence. [3 definitions] |
| feudal |
of, concerning, or similar to feudalism, in which a landholding lord granted land to vassals on condition of their serving him. [2 definitions] |
| feudalism |
a system of economic and political organization, as in Europe in the Middle Ages, in which landholding lords granted lands to vassals in return for service and homage. |
| feudatory |
a person who has been granted land under a feudal system, or the land he holds. [2 definitions] |
| fever |
an above-normal body temperature, usu. caused by illness. [4 definitions] |
| fever blister |
a blister on the face or lips often accompanying a cold or fever; cold sore. |
| feverfew |
a fragrant perennial plant that bears clusters of small, white flowers with yellow centers, formerly used to treat fever. |
| feverish |
having, or appearing to have, a fever. [2 definitions] |
| few |
consisting of only a small number. [3 definitions] |
| few and far between |
seldom seen; not often happening; infrequent. |
| fewer |
comparative of "few." [3 definitions] |
| fey |
having an unusual, otherworldly charm or appeal; elfin. [3 definitions] |
| fey Scot |
a Scotsman who is doomed or fated to die; used in reference to the character of Macbeth in Shakespeare's play. |
| fez |
a man's felt cap, shaped like a flat-topped cone and usu. red with a black tassel, worn esp. in Middle Eastern countries. |
| ff. |
abbreviation of "and the following." |
| FHA |
abbreviation of "Federal Housing Administration." |
| fiancé |
a man who is engaged to be married. |
| fiancée |
a woman who is engaged to be married. |
| fiasco |
an utter and shameful failure. |
| fiat |
an authoritative, often arbitrary, decree or order. |