# fang vs feng

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### fang
*noun · IPA /ˈfæ̝ŋ/ · frequency rank #18,559*
A long, pointed canine tooth used for biting and tearing flesh.

### feng
*noun · frequency rank #17,138*
Alternative form of fum (“fabulous Chinese bird”).

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