English Words: F

18,613 words · Page 195 of 373

flow bluenoun

A style of white earthenware, sometimes porcelain, that originated in the Regency era among the Staffordshire potters of England.

flow outverb

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: to come out in a flowing motion.

flow statenoun

A mental condition of complete absorption in an activity, marked by focused attention, diminished self-consciousness, and an altered sense of time, in which performance feels effortless and intrinsically rewarding.

flow-on effectnoun

The indirect effect of an action that arises when the immediate result causes similar effects in additional settings.

flowabilitynoun

Quality or degree of (fluids and loose particulate solids) being flowable.

flowableadj

That is able to flow.

flowagenoun

A flowing or overflowing of liquid.

flowantnoun

That which flows; fluid

flowbacknoun

The flowing backward of a fluid.

flowchartnoun

Alternative spelling of flow chart.

flowcharternoun

A software program that generates flow charts.

flowchartingnoun

The design and construction of flowcharts.

flowcytometricadj

Relating to flow cytometry.

flowcytometricallyadv

By means of flow cytometry

flowdownnoun

The process by which something flows downward.

flowedverb

simple past and past participle of flow

flowernoun

A colorful, conspicuous structure associated with angiosperms, frequently scented and attracting various insects, and which may or may not be used for sexual reproduction.

flower bednoun

Alternative form of flowerbed.

flower bondnoun

A Treasury bond that could be purchased at less than face value, but upon the holder's death could be redeemed for full face value for the purpose of paying federal estate taxes.

flower boxnoun

A container in which flowers or plants are grown, usually affixed outside just below a window.

flower chafernoun

Any scarabaeoid beetle in the subfamily Cetoniinae, of more than 500 genera.

flower childnoun

A hippie involved with the flower power movement.

flower clusternoun

A group or cluster of flowers arranged on a stem that is composed of a main branch or a system of branches.

flower delucenoun

Obsolete form of fleur-de-lis.

flower flynoun

A hoverfly.

flower gardennoun

A garden where flowers are grown for decorative purposes.

Flower Hillname

Any of several towns in North America:

flower moonnoun

A full moon in May.

flower of lifenoun

A hexagonal pattern of overlapping circles, associated with the New Age movement and sacred geometry.

flower of the flocknoun

Something exceedingly good or the best of its type.

flower powernoun

A counterculture movement that started in the United States in the 1960s, advocating peace and love over militarism and materialism.

Flower Statename

Florida

flower sticksnoun

A set of two hand sticks and a third, softer, high-grip flower stick used for juggling.

flower weevilnoun

Any weevil of the subfamily Baridinae, sometimes found around flowers.

Flower's Covename

A town in Newfoundland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.

flower-fencenoun

A tropical leguminous bush (Caesalpinia pulcherrima, syn. Poinciana pulcherrima) with prickly branches and showy yellow or red flowers.

flower-potnoun

Alternative form of flowerpot.

flower-potfulnoun

Alternative form of flowerpotful.

flower-strewnadj

strewn with flowers

floweragenoun

flowers, considered collectively or in general.

flowerbednoun

A part of a garden or park where flowers are grown.

Flowerdewname

A surname from Old French.

floweredadj

That has produced flowers.

flowered silvernoun

The standard alloy of silver with copper and lead used in the ingot currency of Burma.

flowerernoun

Something (originally a plant) that flowers (often in a specified manner, or at a specified time)

flowerestverb

second-person singular simple present indicative of flower

floweretnoun

A floret, or small or component flower

flowerethverb

third-person singular simple present indicative of flower

flowerfuladj

flowery, abundant in flowers.

flowerhornnoun

A brightly-coloured ornamental cichlid with a distinctive nuchal hump.

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