Defn: One who describes the fauna of country; a naturalist. Gilbert
White.
FAUNUS
Fau"nus, n.;pl. Fauni. Etym: [L.] (Myth.)
Defn: See Faun.
FAUSEN Fau"sen, n. Etym: [Cf. W. llysowen eel, ll sounding in Welsh almost like fl.] (Zoöl.)
Defn: A young eel. [Prov. Eng.]
FAUSSE-BRAYE
Fausse`-braye", n. Etym: [F. fausse-braie.] (Mil.)
Defn: A second raampart, exterior to, and parallel to, the main rampart, and considerably below its level.
FAUTEUIL
Fau`teuil", n. Etym: [F. See Faldistory.]
1. An armchair; hence (because the members sit in fauteuils or armchairs), membership in the French Academy.
2. Chair of a presiding officer.