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facula



fac·u·la [ ˈfa-kyə-lə]



facula   
noun
[ˈfa-kyə-lə]
plural faculae\ ˈfa-​kyə-​ˌlē , -​ˌlī \

Definition of facula

: any of the bright regions of the sun's photosphere seen most easily near the sun's edge



First Known Use of facula

1706, in the meaning defined above



History and Etymology for facula

New Latin, from Latin, diminutive of fac-, fax torch



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