9-letter words containing f, a, l, o
- falconine — any of several birds of prey of the family Falconidae, especially of the genus Falco, usually distinguished by long, pointed wings, a hooked beak with a toothlike notch on each side of the upper bill, and swift, agile flight, typically diving to seize prey: some falcon species are close to extinction.
- falconoid — an antioxidant compound found in tea and thought to resist cancer
- faldstool — a chair or seat, originally one capable of being folded, used by a bishop or other prelate when officiating in his own church away from his throne or in a church not his own.
- fall down — to drop or descend under the force of gravity, as to a lower place through loss or lack of support.
- fall into — to drop or descend under the force of gravity, as to a lower place through loss or lack of support.
- fall over — person: trip or slip
- fallboard — the hinged covering that protects a piano keyboard when it is not being played.
- fallopian — Alternative form of Fallopian.
- fallowers — Plural form of fallower.
- fallowing — (of land) plowed and left unseeded for a season or more; uncultivated.
- falsehood — a false statement; lie. Synonyms: fabrication, prevarication, falsification, canard, invention, fiction, story.
- falsettos — Plural form of falsetto.
- falsework — framework for supporting a structure under construction that is not yet capable of supporting itself.
- farandole — a lively dance, of Provençal origin, in which all the dancers join hands and execute various figures.
- fatty oil — fixed oil.
- fatuously — With smug stupidity or vacuous silliness; idiotically.
- faveolate — honeycombed; alveolate; pitted.
- favillous — (obsolete) Of or pertaining to ashes.
- favorable — characterized by approval or support; positive: a favorable report.
- favorably — characterized by approval or support; positive: a favorable report.
- fellation — oral stimulation of the penis, especially to orgasm.
- fellowman — another member of the human race, especially a kindred human being: Don't deny full recognition to your fellowmen.
- fictional — invented as part of a work of fiction: Sherlock Holmes is a fictional detective.
- filaceous — composed of threads
- filiation — the fact of being the child of a certain parent.
- filopodia — thin projections extending from the edge of migrating cells
- filoviral — Relating to filoviruses.
- fire opal — a red Mexican opal, often with a color play.
- firefloat — a boat used for firefighting
- fissional — Of or pertaining to fission.
- flag down — a piece of cloth, varying in size, shape, color, and design, usually attached at one edge to a staff or cord, and used as the symbol of a nation, state, or organization, as a means of signaling, etc.; ensign; standard; banner; pennant.
- flag stop — a bus stop at which a bus only stops if there is someone waiting or if someone wants to get off the bus
- flageolet — a small end-blown flute with four finger holes in front and two in the rear.
- flagitous — (archaic) wicked, reprehensible.
- flagpoles — Plural form of flagpole.
- flagstone — Also called flag. a flat stone slab used especially for paving.
- flake off — become detached in thin pieces
- flake out — flake out, Slang. to fall asleep; take a nap.
- flake-out — flake out, Slang. to fall asleep; take a nap.
- flame off — flame on
- flame out — burning gas or vapor, as from wood or coal, that is undergoing combustion; a portion of ignited gas or vapor.
- flame-out — the failure of a jet engine due to an interruption of the fuel supply or to faulty combustion.
- flamencos — Plural form of flamenco.
- flameouts — Plural form of flameout.
- flamingos — Plural form of flamingo.
- flap door — Also called falling door. a door hinged at the bottom so as to fall downward and outward.
- flash mob — a group of people mobilized by social media to meet in a public place for the purpose of doing an unusual or entertaining activity of short duration: The flash mob brought wide smiles to the faces of commuters waiting for their train.
- flash rom — Flash Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory
- flashover — Electricity. a disruptive discharge around or over the surface of a solid or liquid insulator.
- flat bond — a bond that is traded without accrued interest as part of the price.