Any of a group of conspicuous tropical marine fish of the family Chaetodontidae; the bannerfish and coralfish are also included in this group. Butterflyfish are fairly small, mostly from 12 to 22 cm (c.7-9 in) in length.
butterflyfishes
butterflyfishes
noun
plural of butterflyfish
charmfully
charmfully
adv
In a charmful manner.
cheerfully
cheerfully
adv
In a cheerful manner.
cherryfield
chlorophylliferous
chlorotrifluoroethylene
chlorotrifluoroethylene
noun
(chemistry) A chlorofluorocarbon with chemical formula CF₂CClF, used as a cryogenic refrigerant and in the manufacture of plastics.
chylifactory
chylifactory
adj
Alternative form of chylifactive
chyliferous
chyliferous
adj
That bears or transmits chyle.
chylificatory
chyliform
chyliform
adj
(medicine) Having an appearance resembling chyle.
conchyliferous
dihdroxycholecalciferol
dwarfishly
dwarfishly
adv
In a dwarfish manner.
effluviography
effluviography
noun
(photography, obsolete) The effects upon the dry photographic plate of certain electric emanations, including those later known as the X-rays.
faintheartedly
faintheartedly
adv
In a fainthearted manner.
fairishly
fairishly
adv
Tolerably well; acceptably.
falseheartedly
falseheartedly
adv
In a falsehearted manner.
farforthly
farreachingly
farsightedly
farsightedly
adv
In a farsighted manner.
fatherly
fatherly
adj
Characteristic of fathers, paternal.
Characteristic of what is considered the ideal behaviour pertaining to fatherhood.
adv
In a way pertaining to, befitting, or of a father.
feebleheartedly
feldsparphyre
felsophyre
felsophyric
feverishly
feverishly
adv
With excitement and determination.
With speed; rapidly.
filchery
filmography
filmography
noun
A selective list of movie titles that share a similar characteristic such as the same genre, the same director, the same actor etc.
flachery
flaherty
flexographically
flexographically
adv
By means of flexography.
flexography
flexography
noun
A method of printing using a rubber or polymer rotating printing plate, most commonly used for packaging (labels, tape etc.).
flightworthy
flightworthy
adj
(aviation) Safe enough to fly
florigraphy
florigraphy
noun
Alternative form of floriography
flourishingly
flourishingly
adv
In a flourishing way; tending to succeed and grow.
flourishy
flourishy
adj
flourishing; characterised by flourishes
fluohydric
fluohydric
adj
(chemistry) hydrofluoric
fluorhydric
fluorhydric
adj
Alternative form of fluohydric
fluorography
fluorography
noun
photofluorography
visualisation of radiolabelled material
flybrush
flycatcher
flycatcher
noun
Any of many kinds of birds, of the families Muscicapidae (in Europe and Asia) and Tyrannidae (in the Americas), that catch insects in flight.
flycatchers
flycatchers
noun
plural of flycatcher
foolhardily
foolhardily
adv
In a foolhardy manner
foolhardy
foolhardy
adj
Marked by unthinking recklessness with disregard for danger; boldly rash; hotheaded.
noun
A person who is foolhardy.
forefatherly
forehandedly
forehandedly
adv
Ahead of time, in advance.
Prudently, with thrift and foresight.
foresightedly
foresightedly
adv
With foresight; in a foresighted manner.
forethoughtfully
forethoughtfully
adv
With forethought.
formaldehyd
formaldehyde
formaldehyde
noun
(organic chemistry) The simplest aldehyde, HCHO, a colourless gas that has many industrial applications; it dissolves in water to give formol (10%) and formalin.
formaldehydes
formaldehydes
noun
plural of formaldehyde
formaldehydesulphoxylate
formaldehydesulphoxylate
noun
A salt or ester of formaldehydesulphoxylic acid.
formaldehydesulphoxylic
forthrightly
forthrightly
adv
In a forthright manner
fortnightly
fortnightly
adj
occurring once in a fortnight; once every two weeks
adv
once in a fortnight; once every two weeks
noun
A publication issued fortnightly (once every two weeks).
fourteenthly
fourteenthly
adv
In the fourteenth place; fourteenth in a row.
fourthly
fourthly
adv
In the fourth place; fourth in a row.
frankheartedly
freakishly
freakishly
adv
In a freakish manner.
freehandedly
freehandedly
adv
In a freehanded manner.
freeheartedly
freeheartedly
adv
In a freehearted manner; lightly and without constraint or worry.
frelinghuysen
frenchily
frenchly
frenchly
Adjective
French.
Adverb
In the manner of the French or their language.
freshly
freshly
adv
(uncommon) In a rude or impertinent manner.
Recently, newly.
frightenedly
frightenedly
adv
In a frightened manner.
frighteningly
frighteningly
adv
In a frightening or terrifying manner.
Very; beyond usual expectation so as to cause surprise or concern.
frightfully
frightfully
adv
In a frightful manner.
frothily
frothily
adv
In a frothy way.
frumpishly
frumpishly
adv
In a frumpish manner.
furaldehyde
furaldehyde
noun
(organic chemistry) furfural
furfuraldehyde
furfuraldehyde
Noun
furfural
furomethyl
furtherly
furtherly
adj
Favorable, advanced.
adv
In a further manner.
grandfatherly
grandfatherly
adj
Having the characteristics of a grandfather.
In the manner of a grandfather.
halfheartedly
halfheartedly
adv
Without enthusiasm or interest.
halfhourly
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.
harmfully
harmfully
adv
In a harmful manner.
heartfully
heartfully
adv
In a heartful manner.
hectocotyliferous
highflyer
highflyer
noun
Alternative form of highflier
hinderfully
honeyflower
honorifically
honorifically
adv
In an honorific manner.
horrifically
horrifically
adv
In a horrific manner.
horrifiedly
horrifiedly
adv
In a horrified manner.
horrifyingly
horrifyingly
adv
In a horrifying manner
horsefly
horsefly
noun
Any of several medium to large flies, of the family Tabanidae, that suck the blood of mammals (not to be confused with Stomoxys calcitrans, the stable fly, or dog fly).
horseplayful
horseplayful
adj
Engaging in horseplay.
hurtfully
hurtfully
adv
In a hurtful manner.
hydroborofluoric
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
hydrofluate
hydrofluate
noun
(chemistry, archaic) A supposed compound of hydrofluoric acid and a base; a fluoride.
hydrofluoboric
hydrofluoric
hydrofluoric
adj
(chemistry) Containing hydrogen and fluorine.
hydrofluorid
hydrofluoride
hydrofluoride
noun
(chemistry) A compound of hydrofluoric acid with an organic base such as an amine
hydrofluosilicate
hydrofluosilicate
noun
(chemistry) A salt of hydrofluosilic acid.
hydrofluosilicic
hydrofluozirconic
hydrofoil
hydrofoil
noun
(nautical) A vessel equipped with such a device.
(nautical) A wing attached to the hull of a ship that raises it out of the water when travelling at speed and thus reduces drag.
verb
(nautical) To operate or use or ride atop a hydrofoil wing on a hull so equipped.
hydrofoils
hydrofoils
noun
plural of hydrofoil
hydroformylation
hydroformylation
noun
(chemistry) The reaction of an olefin with carbon monoxide and hydrogen to form an aldehyde.
hydrofranklinite
hydrosulfate
hydrosulfate
noun
(chemistry) Any sulfate of an organic base
hydrosulfide
hydrosulfide
noun
(chemistry) Any compound formally derived from hydrogen sulfide by replacing one hydrogen atom with a metal or other radical; a thiol or mercaptan.
(chemistry) The HS⁻ anion.
hydrosulfite
hydrosulfite
noun
(chemistry) dithionite
hydrosulfurous
hydrosulfurous
adj
hyposulfurous
hyperconfidently
hyperfastidiously
hyperfederalist
hyperflexibility
hyperflexibility
noun
The condition of being hyperflexible
hyperflexible
hyperflexible
adj
Extremely flexible.
hyperflexibleness
hyperflexibly
hyperflexion
hyperflexion
noun
Excessive flexion of a joint.
hyperfocal
hyperfocal
adj
(photography) Describing the distance on which a camera must be focused in order to achieve the maximum depth of field
hyperfunctional
hyperfunctional
adj
Having, or characterised by, increased function
hyperfunctionally
hyperinflation
hyperinflation
noun
(economics) A very high rate of inflation.
hyposulfurous
hyposulfurous
adj
(inorganic chemistry) Of or pertaining to hyposulfurous acid or its derivatives.
hypsiliform
labyrinthiform
labyrinthiform
adj
Having the form of a labyrinth; intricate.
lachrymaeform
lachrymiform
lachrymiform
adj
Shaped like a teardrop
lurchingfully
lymphangiofibroma
metaformaldehyde
metaformaldehyde
noun
(chemistry) 1,3,5-trioxane
methoxyflurane
methoxyflurane
noun
(pharmaceutical drugs) An inhalational anaesthetic of the 1960s and early 1970s, now largely abandoned because of detrimental effects on the kidneys.
mirthfully
mirthfully
adv
In a mirthful manner.
nonfeverishly
overbashfully
overfaithfully
overfaithfully
adv
In an overfaithful manner.
overfoolishly
overhelpfully
overthoughtfully
overthriftily
overtruthfully
overyouthful
overyouthful
adj
Excessively youthful.
paraformaldehyde
paraformaldehyde
noun
(organic chemistry) A solid oligomer of formaldehyde that is used as a fumigant, and as a fixative in histology
photofluorography
photofluorography
noun
(medicine, photography) The photographic recording of fluoroscope images
phylliform
phylliform
Adjective
leaf-shaped
phyllopodiform
phyllopodiform
adj
(zoology) Resembling the Phyllopoda.
polytetrafluoroethylene
polytetrafluoroethylene
noun
A tough synthetic resin used to make seals and bearings and to create a nonstick coating on cooking utensils.