the syllable used for the fourth tone of a diatonic scale.
(in the fixed system of solmization) the tone F.
military field artillery
(in Britain) Football Association See also FA Cup
Middle English word dating back to 1275–1325; see origin at gamut
From Arabic
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In a showcase of top-level skating, there was no podium spot for France’s Adam Siao Him Fa, who had been in second after the short program but dropped to fifth overall after a fall.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026
France's Adam Siao Him Fa, who had been third, dropped to seventh.
From Barron's • Feb. 14, 2026
France’s Adam Siao Him Fa brought the illegal maneuver back to competition at the European championships and world championships in 2024.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026
Kagiyama is second on 103.07, while France's Adam Siao Him Fa impressed with a score of 102.55.
From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026
That was what he and Fa used to do when they came upon a stinking kill-site or a bat-infested cave.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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