# fallible vs follicle

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### fallible
*adjective · IPA /ˈfal.ɪ.bəl/ · frequency rank #49,326*
Capable of making mistakes or being wrong.

### follicle
*noun · IPA /ˈfɒlɪkəl/ · frequency rank #36,988*
A small cavity or sac, such as a hair follicle.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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