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Topic: Art

flummery

IPA: //ˈflʌməri//

KK: /ˈfləməri/

noun

Definition: A type of soft dessert or pudding made from thickened fruit or grains, often sweet and gelatinous, or it can refer to meaningless or deceptive language.

Example: The politician's speech was filled with flummery, lacking any real substance.

fluted

IPA: /ˈfluːtɪd/

KK: /ˈflutɪd/

adjective

Definition: Having a surface that is decorated with long, narrow grooves or channels.

Example: The fluted columns added an elegant touch to the building's design.

verb

Definition: To make a sound like a flute or to play a flute, often used in a musical context.

Example: She fluted a beautiful melody on her instrument during the concert.

fluting

IPA: /ˈfluːtɪŋ/

KK: /ˈfluːtɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A design feature that includes a series of vertical grooves or channels, often found on columns or in fabric.

Example: The ancient Greek columns were beautifully adorned with fluting that added elegance to the structure.

flyting

IPA: /ˈflaɪtɪŋ/

KK: /ˈflaɪtɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A type of poetic competition where people exchange insults or harsh words, often in a playful or artistic manner.

Example: The two poets engaged in a flyting, showcasing their wit and creativity through clever insults.

foley

IPA: /ˈfoʊli/

KK: /ˈfoʊli/

noun

Definition: A person or process that creates or modifies sounds for movies, videos, or other electronic productions.

Example: The foley artist added realistic sound effects to the film during post-production.

folio

IPA: /ˈfoʊ.li.oʊ/

KK: /ˈfoʊliˌoʊ/

noun

Definition: A large sheet of paper that is folded to create pages in a book or manuscript, or a book made from such sheets.

Example: The ancient manuscript was beautifully preserved in a large folio.

transitive verb

Definition: To number the pages or leaves of a book or document in order.

Example: The librarian decided to folio the new collection of books to keep track of them.

folklike

IPA: /ˈfoʊklaɪk/

KK: /ˈfoʊkˌlaɪk/

adjective

Definition: Having qualities or characteristics that are typical of traditional folk culture or folk music.

Example: The festival featured folklike performances that celebrated local traditions and stories.

folkloric

IPA: /foʊˈklɔrɪk/

KK: /foʊˈklɔrɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the traditional beliefs, customs, and stories of a particular community or culture.

Example: The festival featured folkloric dances that celebrated the region's rich cultural heritage.

folklorish

IPA: //ˈfoʊkˌlɔrɪʃ//

KK: /ˈfoʊkˌlɔrɪʃ/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or characteristic of traditional stories, customs, and beliefs of a particular culture or community.

Example: The festival featured folklorish performances that celebrated the local traditions.

folklorist

IPA: //ˈfoʊkˌlɔːrɪst//

KK: /ˈfoʊkˌlɔrɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who studies or gathers traditional stories, customs, and beliefs of a culture or community.

Example: The folklorist shared fascinating tales from the local community's history.

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