a. Obs. [f. L. fav-us a honeycomb + -FORM.] Formed or shaped like a honeycomb, honeycombed; esp. in Surg. (see quot. 1753).
1753. Chambers, Cycl. Suppl., Faviform, in surgery, a term used to express certain ulcers, which when pressed upon with the finger emit a sanies thro’ several small holes.
1775. in Ash.
1884. in Syd. Soc. Lex.
