FAVELLA
Fa*vel"la, n. Etym: [NL., prob. from L. favus a honeycomb.] (Bot.)
Defn: A group of spores arranged without order and covered with a thin gelatinous envelope, as in certain delicate red algæ.
FAVEOLATE
Fa*ve"o*late, a. Etym: [L. favus honeycomb.]
Defn: Honeycomb; having cavities or cells, somewhat resembling those of a honeycomb; alveolate; favose.
FAVIER EXPLOSIVE
Fa`vier" ex*plo"sive. [After the inventor, P. A. Favier, a
Frenchman.]
Defn: Any of several explosive mixtures, chiefly of ammonium nitrate and a nitrate derivative of naphthalene. They are stable, but require protection from moisture. As prepared it is a compressed cylinder of the explosive, filled with loose powder of the same composition, all inclosed in waterproof wrappers. It is used for mining.
FAVILLOUS
Fa*vil"lous, a. Etym: [L. favilla sparkling or glowing asges.]
Defn: Of or pertaining to ashes. [Obs.]
Light and favollous particles. Sir T. Browne.
FAVONIAN
Fa*vo"ni*an, a. Etym: [L. Favonius the west wind.]
Defn: Pertaining to the west wind; soft; mild; gentle.