fifth crusade
- n a Crusade under papal control from 1218 to 1221 that achieved military victories but failed when dissension arose over accepting the terms they had been offered
fieriness
- n the heat or the color of fire
- n a passionate and quick-tempered nature
fiesta flower
- n straggling California annual herb with deep purple or violet flowers; sometimes placed in genus Nemophila
fife
- n a small high-pitched flute similar to a piccolo; has a shrill tone and is used chiefly to accompany drums in a marching band
fifo
- n inventory accounting in which the oldest items (those first acquired) are assumed to be the first sold
fifth amendment
- n an amendment to the Constitution of the United States that imposes restrictions on the government's prosecution of persons accused of crimes; mandates due process of law and prohibits self-incrimination and double jeopardy; requires just compensation if private property is taken for public use
fifth avenue
- n an avenue in Manhattan that separates the east side of Manhattan from the west side