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fasciaMain Entry: fas·cia Pronunciation: \1 & 3 are usually ˈfā-sh(ē-)ə, 2 is usually ˈfa-\ Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural fas·ci·ae \-shē-ˌē\ or fas·cias Etymology: Italian, from Latin, band, bandage; akin to Middle Irish basc necklace Date: 1563 1 : a flat usually horizontal member of a building having the form of a flat band or broad fillet: as a : a flat piece used as a molding b : a horizontal piece (as a board) covering the joint between the top of a wall and the projecting eaves —called also fascia board c : a nameplate over the front of a shop — fas·cial \ˈfa-sh(ē-)əl\ adjective
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