8-letter words containing a, m, l
- fimbrial — Of or pertaining to the fimbriae.
- finalism — the doctrine or belief that all events are determined by their purposes or goals.
- fishmeal — dried fish ground for use as fertilizer, animal feed, or an ingredient in other foods.
- flambeau — a flaming torch.
- flambeed — Also, flambéed [flahm-beyd] /flɑmˈbeɪd/ (Show IPA). (of food) served in flaming liquor, especially brandy: steak flambé.
- flame on — (messaging, jargon) To begin or continue to flame. The punning reference to Marvel Comics's Human Torch is no longer widely recognised. The phrase "flame on" may actually precede the flame, in which case "flame off" will follow it. See rave, burble.
- flamenco — a style of dancing, characteristic of the Andalusian Gypsies, that is strongly rhythmic and involves vigorous actions, as clapping the hands and stamping the feet.
- flameout — burning gas or vapor, as from wood or coal, that is undergoing combustion; a portion of ignited gas or vapor.
- flamingo — any of several aquatic birds of the family Phoenicopteridae, having very long legs and neck, webbed feet, a bill bent downward at the tip, and pinkish to scarlet plumage.
- flamings — Plural form of flaming.
- flamming — a deception or trick.
- flammule — a small flame
- flashmob — Alternative spelling of flash mob.
- flatform — A type of shoe with a flat, platform sole.
- flatmate — A person who shares a flat (apartment) with others.
- flatworm — any worm of the phylum Platyhelminthes, having bilateral symmetry and a soft, solid, usually flattened body, including the planarians, tapeworms, and trematodes; platyhelminth.
- flaysome — (UK dialectal, Northern England, Scotland) Terrifying; frightful.
- fleasome — having fleas; flea-ridden
- flimflam — a trick or deception, especially a swindle or confidence game involving skillful persuasion or clever manipulation of the victim.
- floorman — a floor manager.
- flotsams — Plural form of flotsam.
- flymaker — a person who makes fishing flies
- foamable — Capable of being converted into foam.
- foamless — Without foam.
- fog lamp — a powerful light for use in foggy conditions, usually positioned low down on the front or rear of a road vehicle
- foilsman — a person who fences with a foil.
- formable — external appearance of a clearly defined area, as distinguished from color or material; configuration: a triangular form.
- formably — formally
- formalin — a clear, colorless, aqueous solution of 40 percent formaldehyde.
- formally — in a formal manner: The store was formally opened on Tuesday.
- formulae — a set form of words, as for stating or declaring something definitely or authoritatively, for indicating procedure to be followed, or for prescribed use on some ceremonial occasion.
- formular — Following or relating to a formula; formulaic.
- formulas — (informal) Plural form of formula.
- foulmart — the European polecat, Mustela putorius.
- framable — a border or case for enclosing a picture, mirror, etc.
- frampler — a quarrelsome person; a brawler
- frampold — bad-tempered; peevish
- fugleman — (formerly) a soldier placed in front of a military company as a good model during training drills.
- fumarole — a hole in or near a volcano, from which vapor rises.
- galbanum — a gum resin with a peculiar, strong odor, obtained from certain Asian plants of the genus Ferula, used in incense and formerly in medicine.
- galenism — the medical system or principles of Galen.
- galumphs — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of galumph.
- gamaliel — (“the Elder” or “Gamaliel I”), died a.d. 50?, the teacher of Paul (Acts 22:3); the grandson of Hillel.
- gamblers — Plural form of gambler.
- gambling — any matter or thing involving risk or hazardous uncertainty.
- gamboled — to skip about, as in dancing or playing; frolic.
- gambrels — Plural form of gambrel.
- game law — a law enacted for the preservation of game, as by restricting the number and kinds of game that may be taken and by designating periods of the year when specified game may be taken.
- gamefowl — A gamebird.
- gamelans — Plural form of gamelan.