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Webster 1913 Edition


favillous

fa-vil′lous

,
Adj.
[L.
favilla
sparkling or glowing ashes.]
Of or pertaining to ashes.
[Obs.]
Light and
favillous
particles.
Sir T. Browne.

Webster 1828 Edition


Favillous

FAVIL'LOUS

,
Adj.
[L. favilla, ashes.]
1.
Consisting of or pertaining to ashes.
2.
Resembling ashes.

Definition 2024


favillous

favillous

English

Adjective

favillous (comparative more favillous, superlative most favillous)

  1. (obsolete) Of or pertaining to ashes.
    Light and favillous particles. Sir T. Browne.