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View synonyms for faveolate

faveolate

[ fuh-vee-uh-leyt, -lit ]

adjective

  1. honeycombed; alveolate; pitted.


faveolate

/ ˈfævəʊs; fəˈviːəˌleɪt /

adjective

  1. pitted with cell-like cavities
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Word History and Origins

Origin of faveolate1

First recorded in 1865–70; faveol(us) + -ate 1
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Word History and Origins

Origin of faveolate1

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

Faveolate, Favose, honeycombed; same as alveolate.

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