English Explanatory Dictionary

favus

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A severe, chronic infection of ringworm.
  2. A tile or flagstone cut into a hexagonal shape to produce a honeycomb pattern.

Pronunciation

/ˈfeɪvəs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-favus.wav

Word forms

favus favi

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin favus (“honeycomb”).

Synonyms

honeycomb ringworm honeycomb scall honeycomb tetter

Derived words

favose
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