faveolate

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

adjective

1. honeycombed; alveolate; pitted.

faveolate

/ ˈfævəʊs; fəˈviːəˌleɪt /

adjective

1. pitted with cell-like cavities

Word History and Origins

Origin of faveolate¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of faveolate¹

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