non-esterified fatty acid

(biochemistry) Any fatty acid which occurs free, rather than esterified with glycerol to form a glyceride or other lipid; usually as the result of hydrolysis

The genetic father of a child (as opposed to an adoptive father or stepfather).

A senior municipal official, especially an elected official such as a mayor, a controller, or a municipal legislator.

A small freshwater fish of the minnow family, Pimephales promelas, native to North America.

plural of fathead minnow

Alternative letter-case form of Fata Morgana

In a fatalistic manner.

Of or pertaining to fatalism. / Submissive to fate.

(folklore) A will o' the wisp. / (figuratively) A delusion, a false hope.