favus Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a contagious fungal infection of the scalp; occurs mainly in Africa and the Middle East

WordNet

Fa"vus noun
Etymology
L., honeycomb.
Definitions
  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.

Webster 1913