A hat with four peaked flaps, worn by the Sami.

(Buddhism) Four central Buddhist teachings: (i) that suffering is an innate characteristic of existence with each rebirth; (ii) that it is caused by cravings or desires; (iii) that it can be ended by eliminating the cravings or desires; and (iv) that the noble eightfold path is the way to achieve this.

plural of all-run four

(cricket) A four scored by the two batsmen running four times between the wickets

Alternative form of four-o'clock

plural of four o'clock flower

Alternative form of four-o'clock

plural of four-minute warning

(idiomatic) A UK Government public alert system in use during the Cold War to advise of an imminent nuclear attack. The "four-minute" adjective was not an accurate timing, but simply used as a euphemism to refer to the incoming attack as being from nuclear missiles.

plural of four-o'clock flower