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Meaning of "fairyfloss" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF FAIRYFLOSS

fairyfloss  [ˈfɛərɪˌflɒs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FAIRYFLOSS

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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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Fairyfloss is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES FAIRYFLOSS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

fairyfloss

Cotton candy

Cotton candy, candy floss, or candyfloss, or fairy floss is a form of spun sugar. Since it comprises mostly air, a small initial quantity of sugar generates a tremendously greater final volume, causing servings to be physically large and voluminous. A typical serving on a stick is approximately 1 ounce/30 grams. It is sometimes sold in bags containing several servings. Cotton candy is often served at carnivals or circuses. Food coloring can be used to change the natural white color. There are many flavor variants. A similar confectionery is the Persian Pashmak, and the Turkish Pişmaniye, although the latter is made with flour and water in addition to sugar. Ngathrek Golop Lhakpa is also a Bhutanese variant, but with added Butter tea and chilli peppers.

Definition of fairyfloss in the English dictionary

The definition of fairyfloss in the dictionary is a very light fluffy confection made from coloured spun sugar, usually held on a stick Also called: candyfloss, cotton candy.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH FAIRYFLOSS


aulos
ˈɔːlɒs
Byblos
ˈbaɪblɒs
candyfloss
ˈkændɪˌflɒs
Carlos
ˈkɑːlɒs
Delos
ˈdiːlɒs
dolos
ˈdɒlɒs
floss
flɒs
gloss
ɡlɒs
loss
lɒs
Melos
ˈmiːlɒs
omphalos
ˈɒmfəˌlɒs
Pangloss
ˈpænɡlɒs
Pylos
ˈpaɪlɒs
schloss
ʃlɒs
semigloss
ˌsɛmɪˈɡlɒs
siglos
ˈsɪɡlɒs
Talos
ˈteɪlɒs
telos
ˈtelɒs
tholos
ˈθəʊlɒs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE FAIRYFLOSS

fairy
fairy armadillo
fairy bluebird
fairy cycle
fairy footsteps
fairy godmother
fairy lights
fairy penguin
fairy queen
fairy ring
fairy shrimp
fairy story
fairy swallow
fairy tale
fairy-like
fairy-tale
fairydom
fairyhood
fairyism
fairyland

WORDS THAT END LIKE FAIRYFLOSS

actual total loss
at a loss
blood loss
bugloss
dead loss
dental floss
hair loss
hearing loss
heat loss
isogloss
job loss
lip gloss
memory loss
paper loss
profit and loss
regloss
stop-loss
tax loss
viper´s bugloss
weight loss

Synonyms and antonyms of fairyfloss in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «fairyfloss» into 25 languages

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Find out the translation of fairyfloss to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of fairyfloss from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «fairyfloss» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

fairyfloss
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

fairyfloss
570 millions of speakers

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fairyfloss
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

fairyfloss
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

fairyfloss
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

fairyfloss
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

fairyfloss
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

fairyfloss
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Translator English - French

fairyfloss
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Translator English - Malay

Fairyfloss
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Translator English - German

fairyfloss
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Translator English - Japanese

fairyfloss
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Translator English - Korean

fairyfloss
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Fairyfloss
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

fairyfloss
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

fairyfloss
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

परीकथा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

fairyfloss
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

fairyfloss
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

fairyfloss
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

fairyfloss
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

fairyfloss
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

fairyfloss
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

fairyfloss
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

fairyfloss
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

fairyfloss
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of fairyfloss

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FAIRYFLOSS»

The term «fairyfloss» is normally little used and occupies the 150.787 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «FAIRYFLOSS» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about fairyfloss

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FAIRYFLOSS»

Discover the use of fairyfloss in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to fairyfloss and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Phonic Fun
Underline the words with the “ss” sound. puff mess miss huff cross cuff stuff cliff kiss off mass less sniff toss stiff fluff dress boss fairyfloss loss hiss class grass Add “ff” or “ss” to the words. 1. I sit with my best friend in cla........ . 2. When I have a ...
Judy Gabrovec, 2000
2
Penny in Space
'I hadn't really got that far,' admitted Ralph, amazed that someone as smart as Aisling liked his design. 'It'll have to be something fairly light,' said Aisling. ' Fairyfloss!'said Ralph, naming the lightest thing he could think of. 'I think fairyfloss might ...
Eileen O'Hely, 2009
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Australian poems in perspective: a collection of poems and ...
... resistant to time. GEOFF PAGE Notes and References 1. In Thomas W. Shapcott (ed.), Australian Poetry Now (Melbourne: Sun Books, 1970), p. 203. 2. Ibid., p. xvi. 3. David Malouf, "Lollywater and Fairyfloss", Australian, 12 August 1972, p.
Peter Kingsley Elkin, 1978
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Wake Up and Smell the Glory
If theywere redefining the word faith,for example, thenthey weremaking up their own meanings andmayas well haveused the word fairyfloss.This stuff may seem basic and obvious, but we need toclarify some of these fundamentals as ...
Matthew D. Smith, 2005
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Cognosis
exposure,. gondolas creaking, swaying like seed pods as winter blows in. Shuttered stalls Lautreclike murals, a little faded, edges just beginning to curl and peel. Dust whorls eddying, the flipside of fairyfloss, guttered butts, cat curled in the ...
Esse Ashton, 2012
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Unraveled Souls
"First, Idid notgive you permission toaddress me thus, and second, that will not be possible asI havepromised Ignatius I would sample more ofthis creation called FairyFloss." Shegestured toward the stall where a man in a threepiece checkered  ...
Sandra Sookoo, 2010
7
Sugar Baby Sampler
... praying each time asthestoner prays whenhe closeshis eyes,hoping thatwhile they're shut the Cool Ranch Doritos bag will magically refill. Or candy floss! Or fairyfloss!OrPapa'sbeard! Personally, I prefer “candy floss,”theBritishappellation,
Gesine Bullock-Prado, 2012
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Hindsight
They've forgotten there's an enemy, or they've been lulled into complacency by fairyfloss preaching. They've forgotten their shields and haven't learned to protect themselves. Daring to be a Christian that not just knows there's an enemy but is ...
Pauline Trama, 2012
9
Puzzled: Secrets and clues from a life in words
Canaman drown infabric, or dust,or fairyfloss? Bythe time I'dstumbled on quicksand, sohad Batman,literally, drowningin the Riddler's booby trap.Ifnot for a Batgrapnel we may have lost him. The routine was relentless, every caper a fresh string ...
David Astle, 2012
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Sing, and Don't Cry: A Mexican Journal
It's buzzing with promenading families, teenagers in love, vendors of toys, icecreams, bubble blowers and luridly coloured fairyfloss plying their trade. It's full of running children, old men on benches discussing life, people spilling out of the ...
Cate Kennedy, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FAIRYFLOSS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term fairyfloss is used in the context of the following news items.
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Aussie father throws $50000 party for his daughter's third birthday
Lauren and her 50 friends were treated to a performance by former Australian Idol contestant Courtney Murphy, a station for fairyfloss, a balloon ... «Mashable, May 15»
2
The doctors bringing smiles to the faces of sick children by dressing …
On her first visit she met Dr Fairyfloss and Dr Fantastic, two colourful clown doctors who spend their days brightening the lives of children who ... «Daily Mail, Mar 15»
3
World's top pacers featured in the Inter Dominion championship …
Children will be accommodated with free rides, face painting and fairyfloss. Gates open at 11am. DAY OF RACING. WHAT: Inter Dominion ... «The Daily Telegraph, Feb 15»
4
The windowless plane will squeeze the last drops of joy out of air …
Travel will always be a big, smelly, uncomfortable mess. No amount of scenic fairyfloss floating around little Tarquin, who's standing up in one ... «The Guardian, Oct 14»
5
My Kitchen Rules 'rivals' Chloe and Kelly and Helena and Vikki are …
Its all fairyfloss... Show All 46 Comments. Story by. CHARLOTTE WILLIS TV Writer news.com.au · @lottiewillis · More articles by Charlotte Willis ... «NEWS.com.au, Apr 14»
6
What's on in the Rockhampton region
... is hosting a Studio 2 circus, complete with a jumping castle, face painting, clowns, a fire show and free popcorn and fairyfloss cocktails. «Rockhampton Morning Bulletin, Sep 13»
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Eight Events That Aren't The Grand Final But Will Be Nearly As Great
These kids don't care though, it's school holidays and they don't care about much except eating fairyfloss and getting an unlimited ticket to go ... «Herald Sun, Sep 13»
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Michelle Williams at work in the latest Louis Vuitton advertising …
... your own McKnight on call to help keep it in order - it will undoubtedly look like a fairyfloss disaster dispatched from the MasterChef kitchen. × ... «The Australian, Jul 13»
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One Direction on The Today Show (part 1 of 4)
Superstar33000 2 years ago in reply to Fairyfloss Cutiecandy. I'm sorry what? They haven't changed? Read more Show less ... «YouTube, Nov 12»
10
Celebrity fashion offences
Carrie Underwood: Fairyfloss anyone? This fantasy gown with spun sugar skirt by Oscar de la Renta will appeal to all the wannabe Cinderallas ... «Herald Sun, May 12»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Fairyfloss [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/fairyfloss>. May 2024 ».
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