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Topic: Food

feed

IPA: /fiːd/

KK: /fid/

intransitive verb

Definition: To take in food or nourishment; to consume food.

Example: The baby will feed every two hours.

noun

Definition: Food given to animals or birds, or a supply of material for a machine.

Example: The farmer bought feed for the chickens.

transitive verb

Definition: To give food to someone or something; to provide nourishment.

Example: She decided to feed the stray cat that came to her door.

feedable

IPA: /ˈfiːdəbl/

KK: /ˈfiːdəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be given food or to receive food.

Example: The animals in the zoo are feedable by the staff during feeding time.

feedstuff

IPA: //ˈfiːdˌstʌf//

KK: /fidˌstʌf/

noun

Definition: Material used as food for animals, especially livestock.

Example: Farmers often buy feedstuff to ensure their animals have enough nutrition.

feijoa

IPA: //feɪˈhoʊə//

KK: /feɪˈhoʊə/

noun

Definition: A type of evergreen shrub from South America that produces a sweet and tart fruit, often called pineapple guava.

Example: I bought some feijoas at the market because they are in season right now.

felafel

IPA: /fəˈlɑːfəl/

KK: /fəˈlɑːfəl/

noun

Definition: A type of food made from ground chickpeas or fava beans, often formed into balls or patties and deep-fried, commonly served in pita bread or as a snack.

Example: I ordered a falafel wrap for lunch, and it was delicious.

fennel

IPA: //ˈfɛn.əl//

KK: /ˈfɛnəl/

noun

Definition: A plant with feathery leaves and yellow flowers, known for its aromatic seeds that are used in cooking.

Example: I added fennel seeds to the soup for extra flavor.

fenugreek

IPA: //ˈfɛn.juː.ɡriːk//

KK: /ˈfɛnʊˌɡrik/

noun

Definition: A plant with white flowers, known for its aromatic leaves and mildly bitter seeds, which are often used as flavorings in cooking.

Example: I added fenugreek leaves to the curry for extra flavor.

ferment

IPA: /fərˈmɛnt/

KK: /fɚˈmɛnt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To be in a state of excitement or agitation, or to undergo a chemical process where sugars are converted into alcohol or acids by microorganisms.

Example: The mixture will ferment if left at room temperature for a few days.

noun

Definition: A state of excitement or change, often involving a lot of activity or development.

Example: The political ferment in the country led to significant changes in leadership.

transitive verb

Definition: To cause a substance, especially food or drink, to undergo a chemical change that produces alcohol or gas.

Example: The brewer decided to ferment the mixture for several weeks to enhance the flavor.

fermentable

IPA: /fərˈmɛntəbl/

KK: /fərˈmɛntəbl/

adjective

Definition: Capable of undergoing fermentation, which is a process where sugars are converted into alcohol or acids by microorganisms.

Example: The yeast used in brewing is fermentable, allowing it to produce alcohol from sugars.

fermentation

IPA: /fərˈmɛnˌteɪʃən/

KK: /fɚˈmɛnˌteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A process where sugars are converted into simpler substances like alcohol or acids, often involving yeast or bacteria, and usually occurs without oxygen.

Example: The fermentation of grapes is essential for making wine.

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