3. (Arch.)
Defn: The narrow plane surface between flutings of a column.
4. (Zoöl.)
Defn: One of the numerous small eyes which make up the compound eyes of insects and crustaceans.
FACET
Fac"et, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Faceted; p. pr. & vb. n. Faceting.]
Defn: To cut facets or small faces upon; as, to facet a diamond.
FACETE Fa*cete", a. Etym: [L. facetus elegant, fine, facetious; akin to facies. See Face, and cf. Facetious.]
Defn: Facetious; witty; humorous. [Archaic] "A facete discourse."
Jer. Taylor.
"How to interpose" with a small, smart remark, sentiment facete, or
unctuous anecdote. Prof. Wilson.
— Fa*cete"ly, adv.
— Fa*cete"ness, n.
FACETED
Fac"et*ed, a.
Defn: Having facets.