fasciate

(fas̸hē āt′)

adjective

  1. bound with a band or fillet
  2. Bot.
    1. abnormally enlarged and flattened, as some plant stems
    2. growing in a fascicle
  3. Zool. marked by broad, colored bands

Origin: L fasciatus, pp. of fasciare, to swathe, wrap with bands < fascia: see fascia

See fasciate in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. Botany Abnormally flattened or coalesced, as certain stems.
  2. Zoology Marked by broad bands of color, as certain insects.

Origin:

Origin: Latin fasciātus

Origin: , from fascia, band

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