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- English Word Fletiferous Definition Producing tears.
- English Word Fleur-de-lis Definition The iris. See Flower-de-luce.
- English Word Fleur-de-lis Definition A conventional flower suggested by the iris, and having a form which fits it for the terminal decoration of a scepter, the ornaments of a crown, etc. It is also a heraldic bearing, and is identified with the royal arms and adornments of France.
- English Word Fleurs-de-lis Definition of Fleur-de-lis
- English Word Fleury Definition Finished at the ends with fleurs-de-lis; -- said esp. of a cross so decorated.
- English Word Flew Definition imp. of Fly.
- English Word Flew Definition of Fly
- English Word Flewed Definition Having large flews.
- English Word Flews Definition The pendulous or overhanging lateral parts of the upper lip of dogs, especially prominent in hounds; -- called also chaps. See Illust. of Bloodhound.
- English Word Flex Definition To bend; as, to flex the arm.
- English Word Flex Definition Flax.
- English Word Flexanimous Definition Having power to change the mind.
- English Word Flexed Definition of Flex
- English Word Flexibility Definition The state or quality of being flexible; flexibleness; pliancy; pliability; as, the flexibility of strips of hemlock, hickory, whalebone or metal, or of rays of light.
- English Word Flexible Definition Capable of being flexed or bent; admitting of being turned, bowed, or twisted, without breaking; pliable; yielding to pressure; not stiff or brittle.
- English Word Flexible Definition Willing or ready to yield to the influence of others; not invincibly rigid or obstinate; tractable; manageable; ductile; easy and compliant; wavering.
- English Word Flexible Definition Capable or being adapted or molded; plastic,; as, a flexible language.
- English Word Flexicostate Definition Having bent or curved ribs.
- English Word Flexile Definition Flexible; pliant; pliable; easily bent; plastic; tractable.
- English Word Flexing Definition of Flex