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1. (n.) favus
a skin infection characterized by itching and crusting at the hair follicles, usu. caused by the fungus
Trichophyton schoenleinii.
Etymology: (1705–10; < NL; L favus honeycomb)
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1. (noun) favus
a contagious fungal infection of the scalp; occurs mainly in Africa and the Middle East
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1. (noun) favus
a disease of the scalp, produced by a vegetable parasite
2. (noun) favus
a tile or flagstone cut into an hexagonal shape to produce a honeycomb pattern, as in a pavement; -- called also favas and sectila
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