Thesaurus: favus

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1. n. A disease of the scalp, produced by a vegetable parasite.
2. n. A tile or flagstone cut into an hexagonal shape to produce a honeycomb pattern, as in a pavement; -- called also favas and sectila.
3. n. a contagious fungal infection of the scalp; occurs mainly in Africa and the Middle East
4. 1. (Med.) A disease of the scalp, produced by a vegetable parasite. 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.
5. n a contagious fungal infection of the scalp; occurs mainly in Africa and the Middle East