facula
fac·u·la
noun \ˈfa-kyə-lə\ plural fac·u·lae\-ˌlē, -ˌlī\
Definition of FACULA
: any of the bright regions of the sun's photosphere seen most easily near the sun's edge
Origin of FACULA
New Latin, from Latin, diminutive of fac-, fax torch
First Known Use: 1706
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