faveolate Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite pitted with cell-like cavities (as a honeycomb)
    pitted; cavitied; honeycombed; alveolate.

WordNet

Fa*ve"o*late adjective
Etymology
L. favus honeycomb.
Definitions
  1. Honeycomb; having cavities or cells, somewhat resembling those of a honeycomb; alveolate; favose.

Webster 1913