transcription, транскрипция: [ 1 & 3 are usually ]
ˈfā-sh(ē-)ə, 2 is usually ˈfa- noun
( plural fas·ci·ae -shē-ˌē ; or -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
2. : a sheet of connective tissue covering or binding together body structures (as muscles) ; also : tissue of this character
3. or fa·cia ˈfā-sh(ē-)ə British : the dashboard of an automobile
• fas·cial ˈfa-sh(ē-)əl adjective