foelike

comparative more foelike · superlative most foelike

1. Of, like, or characteristic of a foe or enemy; adversarial.

   Although called Foeniculum vulgare in Latin, there is nothing foelike or vulgar about these plants that are part of the carrot family.

   2013, Raghavan Iyer, Indian Cooking Unfolded

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   To nurse up cruelty with mild aspect, Were to begin, but never for to end; Kindness with tigers never takes effect, Nor proffer'd friendship with a foelike friend: [...]

   1840, Thomas Middleton, William Rowley, Thomas Dekker, The Works of Thomas Middleton

   Synonyms: foesome