faveolate

[ fuh-vee-uh-leyt, -lit ]
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adjective
  1. honeycombed; alveolate; pitted.

Origin of faveolate

1
First recorded in 1865–70; faveol(us) + -ate1

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British Dictionary definitions for faveolate

faveolate

favose (ˈfævəʊs)

/ (fəˈviːəˌleɪt) /


adjective
  1. pitted with cell-like cavities

Origin of faveolate

1
C19: from New Latin faveolus a little honeycomb, blend of Latin favus honeycomb + alveolus a small hollow

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