| flop |
to fall down or over in a limp or heavy manner. [4 definitions] |
| floppy |
hanging or flapping in a loose way. [2 definitions] |
| floppy disk |
a thin plastic disk with a special coating, on which computer information can be stored; diskette. |
| flora |
plants generally, or all the plants that grow in a particular place. The word "flora" contrasts with the word "fauna," which refers to animals only. |
| floral |
of, having to do with, or made up of flowers. |
| Florida |
a state in the southeastern United States on the Atlantic Coast. Its capital is Tallahassee. (abbreviated: FL) |
| florist |
a person who works at growing, keeping, or arranging flowers and plants in order to sell them. |
| floss |
soft, silky thread used for sewing and embroidery. [4 definitions] |
| flounder1 |
to move forward in a clumsy way, often losing balance. [2 definitions] |
| flounder2 |
a flatfish that lives in the ocean. Flounder are used for food. |
| flour |
the fine, ground meal or powder of wheat or other grain. Flour is used to make bread, pasta, and other foods. [2 definitions] |
| flourish |
to grow in a strong, healthy way. [5 definitions] |
| flow |
to move in a smooth, steady stream. [4 definitions] |
| flow chart |
a chart or diagram that shows step-by-step how something grows, develops, or is made. |
| flower |
the part of a plant that has petals and that makes fruit or seeds; blossom. Flowers often have a pleasant smell. [3 definitions] |
| flown |
a past participle of "fly1." |
| flu |
a short form of the word "influenza." |
| flue |
a hollow pipe inside a chimney that lets hot or cold air, smoke, or steam escape to the outside. |
| fluent |
able to speak or write easily and naturally. |
| fluff |
a soft, light material, or a mass of such a material. [2 definitions] |
| fluffy |
of, made of, or covered with fluff. [2 definitions] |