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Finn​ish
adjective
Finn·​ish
ˈfi-nish

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

  • of, relating to, or characteristic of Finland, the Finns, or Finnish
noun

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

  • the Finno-Ugric language of the Finns
First Known Use
Adjective
1699, in the meaning defined above
Noun
circa 1845, in the meaning defined above
fir
noun
ˈfər

Definition

  • any of a genus (Abies) of north temperate evergreen trees of the pine family that have flattish leaves, circular leaf scars, and erect female cones and are valued for their wood
    also any of various conifers (such as the Douglas fir) of other genera
  • the wood of a fir
First Known Use
before 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
History and Etymology
Middle English, from Old English fyrh; akin to Old High German forha fir, Latin quercus oak
anoph​e​les
noun
anoph·​e·​les
ə-ˈnä-fə-ˌlēz

Definition

  • any of a genus (Anopheles) of mosquitoes that includes all mosquitoes which transmit malaria to humans
Other Words
  • anoph​e​line ə-ˈnä-fə-ˌlīn adjective or noun
First Known Use
1824, in the meaning defined above
History and Etymology
New Latin, genus name, from Greek anōphelēs useless, from a- + ophelos advantage, help; akin to Greek ophellein to increase, Armenian aweli more
fire
noun, often attributive
ˈfī(-ə)r
plural fires

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

dweeb [slang] nerd
Synonymous Phrases
Finn​ish
adjective
Finn·​ish
ˈfi-nish

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

  • of, relating to, or characteristic of Finland, the Finns, or Finnish
noun

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

  • the Finno-Ugric language of the Finns
First Known Use
Adjective
1699, in the meaning defined above
Noun
circa 1845, in the meaning defined above
fir
noun
ˈfər

Definition

  • any of a genus (Abies) of north temperate evergreen trees of the pine family that have flattish leaves, circular leaf scars, and erect female cones and are valued for their wood
    also any of various conifers (such as the Douglas fir) of other genera
  • the wood of a fir
First Known Use
before 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
History and Etymology
Middle English, from Old English fyrh; akin to Old High German forha fir, Latin quercus oak
anoph​e​les
noun
anoph·​e·​les
ə-ˈnä-fə-ˌlēz

Definition

  • any of a genus (Anopheles) of mosquitoes that includes all mosquitoes which transmit malaria to humans
Other Words
  • anoph​e​line ə-ˈnä-fə-ˌlīn adjective or noun
First Known Use
1824, in the meaning defined above
History and Etymology
New Latin, genus name, from Greek anōphelēs useless, from a- + ophelos advantage, help; akin to Greek ophellein to increase, Armenian aweli more
fire
noun, often attributive
ˈfī(-ə)r
plural fires

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

dweeb [slang] nerd
Synonymous Phrases
Finn​ish
adjective
Finn·​ish
ˈfi-nish

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

  • of, relating to, or characteristic of Finland, the Finns, or Finnish
noun

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

  • the Finno-Ugric language of the Finns
First Known Use
Adjective
1699, in the meaning defined above
Noun
circa 1845, in the meaning defined above
fir
noun
ˈfər

Definition

  • any of a genus (Abies) of north temperate evergreen trees of the pine family that have flattish leaves, circular leaf scars, and erect female cones and are valued for their wood
    also any of various conifers (such as the Douglas fir) of other genera
  • the wood of a fir
First Known Use
before 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
History and Etymology
Middle English, from Old English fyrh; akin to Old High German forha fir, Latin quercus oak
anoph​e​les
noun
anoph·​e·​les
ə-ˈnä-fə-ˌlēz

Definition

  • any of a genus (Anopheles) of mosquitoes that includes all mosquitoes which transmit malaria to humans
Other Words
  • anoph​e​line ə-ˈnä-fə-ˌlīn adjective or noun
First Known Use
1824, in the meaning defined above
History and Etymology
New Latin, genus name, from Greek anōphelēs useless, from a- + ophelos advantage, help; akin to Greek ophellein to increase, Armenian aweli more
fire
noun, often attributive
ˈfī(-ə)r
plural fires

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

dweeb [slang] nerd
Synonymous Phrases
Finn​ish
adjective
Finn·​ish
ˈfi-nish

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

  • of, relating to, or characteristic of Finland, the Finns, or Finnish
noun

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

  • the Finno-Ugric language of the Finns
First Known Use
Adjective
1699, in the meaning defined above
Noun
circa 1845, in the meaning defined above
fir
noun
ˈfər

Definition

  • any of a genus (Abies) of north temperate evergreen trees of the pine family that have flattish leaves, circular leaf scars, and erect female cones and are valued for their wood
    also any of various conifers (such as the Douglas fir) of other genera
  • the wood of a fir
First Known Use
before 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
History and Etymology
Middle English, from Old English fyrh; akin to Old High German forha fir, Latin quercus oak
anoph​e​les
noun
anoph·​e·​les
ə-ˈnä-fə-ˌlēz

Definition

  • any of a genus (Anopheles) of mosquitoes that includes all mosquitoes which transmit malaria to humans
Other Words
  • anoph​e​line ə-ˈnä-fə-ˌlīn adjective or noun
First Known Use
1824, in the meaning defined above
History and Etymology
New Latin, genus name, from Greek anōphelēs useless, from a- + ophelos advantage, help; akin to Greek ophellein to increase, Armenian aweli more
fire
noun, often attributive
ˈfī(-ə)r
plural fires

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)