noun
or fa·cia ˈfash(ē)ə, in sense 1c usually ˈfāsh-
( plural fasci·ae -shēˌē ; or fascias or facias -sh(ē)əz)
Etymology: Italian fascia band, bandage, architectural fascia, from Latin, band, bandage; akin to Middle Irish basc necklace
1.
a. : a flat horizontal member of an order or building having the form of a flat band or broad fillet ; especially in the Ionic order : one of the three bands which make up the architrave — see molding illustration
b. usually fascia : a plate or tablet over the front of a shop (as one bearing the name or business of the owner)
c. usually facia , also facia board or fascia board Britain : the dashboard of an automobile
2. usually fascia
[Latin]
: a band, sash, or fillet (as on a garment)
3. usually fascia
[New Latin, from Latin]
: a broad and well-defined band of color (as on the wing of an insect)
4. usually fascia
[New Latin, from Latin]
: a sheet or layer of more or less condensed connective tissue covering, ensheathing, supporting, or binding together internal parts or structures of the body and being continuous with the other connective-tissue structures (as the ligaments, periosteum, or tendons) ; also : tissue of this character — see aponeurosis , deep fascia , superficial fascia