fasciated adjective. ['faʃɪeɪtɪd] E18.
[from FASCIA + -ATE² + -ED¹. Cf. French fascié.]
1. Architecture. Of a ceiling: coved on two opposite sides only. Only in E18.

2. Marked with bands or stripes. M18.

3. Botany. Exhibiting abnormal fusion of parts or organs normally separate, resulting in a flattened ribbon-like structure. Cf. FASCIATION 1. M19.

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