"faveolate" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more faveolate [comparative], most faveolate [superlative]
Etymology: Borrowed from New Latin faveolātus, from faveolus + -ātus, a diminutive of favus (“honeycomb”) modelled on alveolus; see -ate (adjective-forming suffix). Etymology templates: {{bor+|en|NL.|faveolātus}} Borrowed from New Latin faveolātus, {{af|NL.|faveolus|-ātus|nocat=1}} faveolus + -ātus, {{af|en|-ate|id1=adjective|pos1=adjective-forming suffix}} -ate (adjective-forming suffix) Head templates: {{en-adj}} faveolate (comparative more faveolate, superlative most faveolate)
  1. (biology) Having cavities or cells like those of a honeycomb. Synonyms: alveolate, favose, honeycombed Translations (Translations): faveolé (French)
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