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  1. 1. n. A disease of the scalp, produced by a vegetable parasite. Source: opted
  2. 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. Source: opted
  3. 3. n. a contagious fungal infection of the scalp; occurs mainly in Africa and the Middle East Source: wordnet
  4. 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. Source: webster
  5. 5. n a contagious fungal infection of the scalp; occurs mainly in Africa and the Middle East Source: ecdict

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