favella

[ fuh-vel-uh ]

noun

, plural fa·vel·lae [f, uh, -, vel, -ee].

1. (in certain red algae) a cystocarp covered by a gelatinous envelope.

Word History and Origins

Origin of favella¹

1855–60; < New Latin, equivalent to Latin fav ( us ) honeycomb + -ella -elle

Example Sentences

Trasportato dalla Napolitana all' Italiana favella, ed adornato di bellissime Figure.

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