faviform

faviform
\\ˈfāvəˌfȯrm, ˈfav-\ adjective
Etymology: probably from (assumed) New Latin faviformis, from (assumed) New Latin favi- (from Latin favus honeycomb) + Latin -formis -form
: resembling a honeycomb in structure

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