Favus

[feivәs]

(noun.) a contagious fungal infection of the scalp; occurs mainly in Africa and the Middle East.

Edited by Carlos--From WordNet

(n.) A disease of the scalp, produced by a vegetable parasite.

(n.) A tile or flagstone cut into an hexagonal shape to produce a honeycomb pattern, as in a pavement; -- called also favas and sectila.

Checked by Enrique

n. a disease of the skin chiefly of the hairy scalp.

Checked by Clifton