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fasciated

Syllabification: (fas·ci·at·ed)
Pronunciation: /ˈfaSHēˌātəd, ˈfā-/

(also fasciate)
Definition of fasciated

adjective

  • 1 Botany showing abnormal fusion of parts or organs, resulting in a flattened, ribbonlike structure.
  • 2 Zoology striped or banded.

Derivatives

fasciation

Pronunciation: /ˌfaSHēˈāSHən, ˌfā-/

noun

Origin:

mid 18th century (in the sense 'striped, banded'): from Latin fasciatus (past participle of fasciare 'swathe', from fascia 'band') + -ed1

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