fauvism
- n an art movement launched in 1905 whose work was characterized by bright and nonnatural colors and simple forms; influenced the expressionists
fauvist
- n a member of a group of French painters who followed fauvism
fava bean
- n seed of the broad-bean plant
- n shell beans cooked as lima beans
favism
- n anemia resulting from eating fava beans; victims have an inherited blood abnormality and enzyme deficiency
favor
- n an act of gracious kindness
- n an advantage to the benefit of someone or something
the outcome was in his favor - n an inclination to approve
that style is in favor this season - n a feeling of favorable regard
- n souvenir consisting of a small gift given to a guest at a party
- v promote over another
he favors his second daughter - v consider as the favorite
The local team was favored - v treat gently or carefully
- v bestow a privilege upon
favorable position
- n the quality of being at a competitive advantage