faveolate adj 1: pitted with cell-like cavities (as a honeycomb) [syn: {alveolate}, {faveolate}, {cavitied}, {honeycombed}, {pitted}]
faveolate \fa*ve"o*late\, a. [L. favus honeycomb.] Honeycomb; having cavities or cells, somewhat resembling those of a honeycomb; alveolate; favose. [1913 Webster]