Found 2 items, similar to Favus.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: favus
favus
n : a contagious fungal infection of the scalp; occurs mainly in
Africa and the Middle East
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Favus
Favus
\Fa"vus\, n. [L., honeycomb.]
1. (Med.) A disease of the scalp, produced by a vegetable
parasite.
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2. A tile or flagstone cut into an hexagonal shape to produce
a honeycomb pattern, as in a pavement; -- called also
favas and
sectila. --Mollett.
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