Index of English words, starting with "fe"

(1) - Ferrous (a.) Pertaining to, or derived from, iron; -- especially used of compounds of iron in which the iron has its lower valence; as, ferrous sulphate.

(1) - Ferruginous (a.) Resembling iron rust in appearance or color; brownish red, or yellowish red.
(2) - Ferruginous (a.) Partaking of iron; containing particles of iron.

(1) - Ferrule (n.) A bushing for expanding the end of a flue to fasten it tightly in the tube plate, or for partly filling up its mouth.
(2) - Ferrule (n.) A ring or cap of metal put round a cane, tool, handle, or other similar object, to strengthen it, or prevent splitting and wearing.

(1) - Ferry (v. t.) A franchise or right to maintain a vessel for carrying passengers and freight across a river, bay, etc., charging tolls.
(2) - Ferry (v. t.) A vessel in which passengers and goods are conveyed over narrow waters; a ferryboat; a wherry.
(3) - Ferry (v. t.) A place where persons or things are carried across a river, arm of the sea, etc., in a ferryboat.
(4) - Ferry (v. i.) To pass over water in a boat or by a ferry.
(5) - Ferry (v. t.) To carry or transport over a river, strait, or other narrow water, in a boat.

(1) - Fertile (a.) produced in abundance; plenteous; ample.
(2) - Fertile (a.) Containing pollen; -- said of anthers.
(3) - Fertile (a.) Capable of producing fruit; fruit-bearing; as, fertile flowers.
(4) - Fertile (a.) Producing fruit or vegetation in abundance; fruitful; able to produce abundantly; prolific; fecund; productive; rich; inventive; as, fertile land or fields; a fertile mind or imagination.