Fasciate

//ˈfæʃi.eɪt// adj, verb

adj, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To bind. transitive
  2. 2
    To apply fascia.
Adjective
  1. 1
    Bound with a fillet, sash, or bandage. not-comparable
  2. 2
    Banded or compacted together. not-comparable
  3. 3
    Flattened and laterally widened. not-comparable

    "The stems of the garden cockscomb are often fasciate."

  4. 4
    Broadly banded with colour. not-comparable

Example

More examples

"The stems of the garden cockscomb are often fasciate."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Latin fasciātus, perfect passive participle of fasciō (“to swathe or bind”), see -ate (verb-forming suffix).

Etymology 2

From Latin fasciātus, see Etymology 1 and -ate (adjective-forming suffix).

Etymology 3

From fascia + -ate.

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