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Topic: Nature

foehn

IPA: //fɜːn//

KK: /fən/

noun

Definition: A warm and dry wind that blows down the slopes of mountains, particularly from the northern side of the Alps.

Example: The foehn caused the temperature to rise significantly in the valley.

foetid

IPA: //ˈfoʊtɪd//

KK: /ˈfoʊtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Having a very unpleasant smell; foul or rotten.

Example: The foetid odor from the garbage made it hard to breathe.

fog

IPA: /fɔg/

KK: /fɔg/

intransitive verb

Definition: To become covered with mist or vapor, making it difficult to see clearly.

Example: The windows fog when the temperature changes suddenly.

noun

Definition: A thick cloud of tiny water droplets suspended in the air, which reduces visibility and can make it hard to see far ahead.

Example: The fog was so thick that I could barely see the road in front of me.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something unclear or difficult to see, often by covering it with a mist or haze.

Example: The photographer fogged the lens to create a dreamy effect in the picture.

fogbound

IPA: /ˈfɔɡˌbaʊnd/

KK: /fɔgˌbaʊnd/

adjective

Definition: Covered or surrounded by fog, making it difficult to see or move.

Example: The fogbound ship struggled to find its way through the thick mist.

fogbow

IPA: /ˈfɒɡboʊ/

KK: /ˈfɔgˌboʊ/

noun

Definition: A faint, arc-shaped light that can appear in fog, often opposite the sun, resembling a rainbow.

Example: The fogbow created a beautiful arc of light in the misty morning.

fogfruit

IPA: //ˈfɔɡfrʊt//

KK: /fɔɡfrut/

noun

Definition: A type of plant known scientifically as Lippia lanceolata, which grows low to the ground and has clusters of small flowers. It is found in the eastern United States.

Example: The fogfruit is often seen blooming in the fields during the summer months.

fogginess

IPA: /ˈfɔɡɪnəs/

KK: /ˈfɔɡɪnɪs/

noun

Definition: The state or quality of having a lot of fog, which makes it hard to see clearly.

Example: The fogginess in the morning made it difficult for drivers to see the road ahead.

foggy

IPA: /ˈfɔɡi/

KK: /fɔɡi/

adjective

Definition: Having a lot of fog or being difficult to see because of fog.

Example: The weather was foggy, making it hard to see the road ahead.

foghorn

IPA: /ˈfɔːɡhɔrn/

KK: /ˈfɔːɡhɔrn/

noun

Definition: A loud device used to make warning sounds in foggy conditions, often found on ships or coastal areas.

Example: The ship's foghorn blared through the thick mist, warning other vessels of its presence.

fogless

IPA: /ˈfɒɡləs/

KK: /ˈfɔɡləs/

adjective

Definition: Not having any fog; clear and unobstructed by mist or haze.

Example: The view from the mountain was fogless, allowing us to see for miles.

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