A form of Medieval French literature with alternative spoken and sung passages.
chesterfieldian
chesterfieldian
Noun
Someone who acts in a sophisticated, aristocratic manner, reminiscent of the
Adjective
In the style of the fourth Earl of Chesterfield, marked by brilliance, wit, and elegance in writing, and aristocratic assurance in life
chlorofluoromethane
chlorofluoromethane
noun
(organic chemistry) Any halogenated derivative of methane containing both chlorine and fluorine; but especially CH₂ClF, sometimes used as a refrigerant
chloroformization
chloroformization
noun
The process of chloroformizing.
chlorotrifluoromethane
chlorotrifluoromethane
noun
(organic chemistry) The halogenated hydrocarbon CClF₃; it is a CFC once used as a refrigerant
choanoflagellata
choanoflagellate
choanoflagellate
noun
(biology) Any of a group of flagellate protozoa, of the class Choanoflagellatea, thought to be the closest unicellular ancestors of animals.
chondrofetal
chylifaction
chylifaction
noun
(biology) The formation of chyle.
chylification
chylification
Noun
The production of chyle
counterflashing
counterflashing
noun
(construction) Formed metal or elastomeric sheeting secured on or into a wall, curb, pipe or other surface, to cover and protect the upper edge of a base flashing and its associated fasteners.
deathfulness
deathfulness
noun
An appearance suggestive of death.
dichlorodifluoromethane
dichlorodifluoromethane
noun
(organic chemistry) A chlorofluorocarbon halomethane formerly used as a refrigerant and aerosol spray propellant, now banned in many countries because of its effects on the ozone layer.
ethmofrontal
ethmofrontal
adj
(anatomy) Relating to the ethmoid and frontal bones
ethnoflora
ethnoflora
noun
The flora of a region that is used by that region's native inhabitants
fahlunite
fahlunite
noun
(mineralogy) A hydration of iolite.
fahlunitte
faintheartedly
faintheartedly
adv
In a fainthearted manner.
faithfulness
faithfulness
noun
The state of being faithful
faithfulnesses
faithfulnesses
noun
plural of faithfulness
faithlessness
faithlessness
noun
The quality of being faithless.
faithlessnesses
faithlessnesses
noun
plural of faithlessness
falseheartedness
falseheartedness
noun
The quality of being falsehearted.
fanlight
fanlight
noun
a semicircular or semioval window over a door or other window, normally having a fan-like structure of ribs; sometimes hinged to the transom
an electric fan, usually a ceiling fan, that is also a light fixture
fanlights
fanlights
noun
plural of fanlight
farthingale
farthingale
noun
(historical) A hooped structure in cloth worn to extend the skirt of women's dresses; a hooped petticoat.
farthingales
farthingales
noun
plural of farthingale
farthingdeal
farthingless
farthingless
adj
Without a farthing; very poor.
fashionability
fashionability
noun
Fashionableness.
fatherland
fatherland
noun
The country of one's birth, origin.
fatherlandish
fatherlandish
adj
Relating to or characteristic of the fatherland, especially in the context of Nazi Germany.
fatherlands
fatherlands
noun
plural of fatherland
fatherlessness
fatherlessness
noun
The state or quality of being fatherless (not having a (living) father).
fatherliness
fatherliness
noun
The property of being fatherly.
fatherling
fatherling
noun
(diminutive, endearing) A father.
A father's child.
fathomableness
fathomableness
Noun
The quality of being fathomable.
fathomlessness
fathomlessness
noun
The state or condition of being fathomless.
featherlessness
featherlessness
noun
The state or condition of being featherless; lack of feathers.
feebleheartedness
feldspathization
feldspathization
noun
The process of conversion into feldspar.
fibrochondrosteal
filibranchiate
fishtailing
fishtailing
verb
present participle of fishtail
flannelmouth
flannelmouth
noun
(informal, dated) One who speaks in a glib manner with the intent of deceiving or manipulating others.
(informal, dated) One who speaks in an unclear, muffled, or sluggish manner.
flannelmouthed
flannelmouthed
adj
Alternative form of flannel-mouthed
flannelmouths
flannelmouths
noun
plural of flannelmouth
flavanthrene
flavanthrene
noun
Synonym of flavanthrone
flavanthrone
flavanthrone
noun
A certain yellow dye, Vat Yellow 1.
flinthead
flinthead
noun
A bird, the wood stork.
flinthearted
flinthearted
adj
Alternative form of flint-hearted
flowcharting
flowcharting
noun
(computing) the design and construction of flowcharts
fluoranthene
fluoranthene
noun
(organic chemistry) A polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon consisting of a benzene ring attached to each of the rings of a naphthalene molecule; it is carcinogenic, and is a product of incomplete combustion
foliobranchiate
frankheartedly
frightenable
frightenable
adj
Capable of being frightened.
frontlash
frontlash
noun
A swell of support for a proposal that counters any backlash.
frontosphenoidal
fultonham
gesellschaften
ghastfulness
ghastfulness
noun
(rare) Quality of being ghastful.
grandfatherless
grandfatherless
adj
Without a grandfather.
grandfatherly
grandfatherly
adj
Having the characteristics of a grandfather.
In the manner of a grandfather.
halfheartedness
halfheartedness
noun
The characteristic of being halfhearted.
halfheartednesses
halfpennyworth
halfpennyworth
noun
(Britain) As much as could be bought for a halfpenny (pre- or post-decimalisation).
(Britain, informal) A negligible amount.
(Britain, informal) One's opinion or thoughts; one's two cents.
halftone
halftone
noun
(art) An intermediate or middle tone in a painting, engraving, photograph, etc.; a middle tint, neither very dark nor very light.
(music) Synonym of semitone, half the interval between two notes on a scale.
(printing) A picture made by using the process of half-toning.
verb
To reproduce a photograph or other continuous tone image by the use of dots of various sizes.
halftones
halftones
noun
plural of halftone
halleflinta
halleflinta
noun
A type of metamorphic rock, formed from volcanic tuff and rich in quartz and feldspars.
halleflintoid
handfastly
handfastly
adv
(obsolete) In a handfast manner
hatefullness
hatefullnesses
hatefulness
hatefulness
noun
The characteristic of being hateful.
healthfulness
healthfulness
noun
The characteristic of being healthful; healthiness; wholesomeness.
healthfulnesses
heartfulness
heartfulness
noun
The state or quality of being heartful.
helfant
hepatoflavin
hepatoflavin
noun
(biochemistry, rare) A derivative of vitamin B which prevents skin lesions and weight loss.
heterofertilization
heterofertilization
noun
(biology) A form of double fertilization, typically in maize, that results in phenotypically different endosperm and embryo
hifalutin
highfalutin
highfalutin
adj
(US, informal) Self-important, pompous; arrogant or egotistical.
noun
(archaic) Pompous speech or writing.
highfaluting
highfaluting
adj
Alternative form of highfalutin
highfalutinism
highfalutinism
noun
highfalutin language or behaviour
hofmannsthal
holdfastness
holdfastness
noun
The ability to serve as a secure basis for attachment.
hydrodesulfurization
hydrodesulfurization
noun
(chemistry) a process for lowering the sulfur content of petroleum and similar products by catalytic hydrogenation, sulfur compounds being converted to hydrogen sulfide
hydroformylation
hydroformylation
noun
(chemistry) The reaction of an olefin with carbon monoxide and hydrogen to form an aldehyde.
hydrofranklinite
hyperfunctional
hyperfunctional
adj
Having, or characterised by, increased function
hyperfunctionally
hyperinflation
hyperinflation
noun
(economics) A very high rate of inflation.
ichthyofaunal
ichthyofaunal
adj
Relating to ichthyofauna.
infracanthal
infratracheal
infratrochlear
infratrochlear
adj
(anatomy) Below a trochlea; applied especially to one of the subdivisions of the trigeminal nerve.
interflashing
labyrinthiform
labyrinthiform
adj
Having the form of a labyrinth; intricate.
lancetfish
lancetfish
noun
A voracious deep-sea fish in the genus Alepisaurus, having long, lancet-like teeth.
lancetfishes
lancetfishes
noun
plural of lancetfish
landsmanshaft
landsmanshaften
lanternfish
lanternfish
noun
any of small, deep sea fish of the large family Myctophidae, named after their conspicuous use of bioluminescence.
lanternfishes
lanternfishes
noun
plural of lanternfish
lichenification
lichenification
noun
(dermatology) Epidermal thickening characterized by visible and palpable thickening of the skin with accentuated skin markings.
lightfastness
lightfastness
noun
The quality or degree of being lightfast.
lithifaction
lithifaction
noun
Alternative form of lithification
lithification
lithification
noun
(geology) The compaction and cementation of sediment into rock.
loanshift
loanshift
noun
A word whose meaning has changed in this way.
The situation in which a word changes or extends its meaning under the influence of another language.
loathfulness
loathfulness
noun
(rare) The condition of being loathful; reluctance.
lufthansa
lufthansa
Proper noun
A particular German airline.
magnetofluidmechanic
magnetofluidmechanics
mantelshelf
mantelshelf
noun
(climbing) A maneuver to surmount a ledge, involving pushing down on the ledge to bring up the body.
A shelf above a fireplace.
methoxyflurane
methoxyflurane
noun
(pharmaceutical drugs) An inhalational anaesthetic of the 1960s and early 1970s, now largely abandoned because of detrimental effects on the kidneys.
methylsulfanol
neufchatel
nightfall
nightfall
noun
The close of the day; the coming of night.
nightfalls
nightfalls
noun
plural of nightfall
nihilification
nonfeldspathic
nonfeldspathic
adj
Not feldspathic.
overfaithfulness
plaintiffship
plaintiffship
noun
The role or status of a plaintiff.
polytetrafluoroethylene
polytetrafluoroethylene
noun
A tough synthetic resin used to make seals and bearings and to create a nonstick coating on cooking utensils.
riefenstahl
scientificogeographical
scientificohistorical
scientificophilosophical
selfhypnotization
sphenofrontal
sphenofrontal
adj
(anatomy) Relating to the sphenoid bone and frontal bone.
stanchfield
standoffishly
standoffishly
adv
In a standoffish way.
stomachfulness
succinylsulfathiazole
succinylsulfathiazole
noun
The sulfonamide C₁₃H₁₃N₃O₅S₂ .
sulfadimethoxine
sulfadimethoxine
noun
(pharmacology) A sulfonamide antibacterial derivative of sulfadiazine
sulfamethazine
sulfamethazine
noun
sulfadimidine
sulfathalidine
sulfonephthalein
sulfonephthalein
noun
(organic chemistry) Any of many sulfonic acids derived from phthaleins, some of which are important acid-base indicators.
sulfonethylmethane
sulfonmethane
sulfonmethane
noun
(organic chemistry) A sedative drug with chemical formula C₇H₁₆O₄S₂; acetone diethyl sulfone.