Favosites

Translingual

Etymology

From Latin favus + -osus +‎ -ites.[1]

Proper noun

†Favosites m

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Favositidae – an extinct tabulate coral characterized by polygonal closely packed corallites.
    Synonyms: honeycomb coral, honeycomb stone

Usage notes

  • A few adjectival specific epithets have feminine endings.

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References

  1. ^ “favosite”, in Dictionary.com Unabridged, Dictionary.com, LLC, 1995–present.
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