a band or fillet, as for binding the hair.

Also called fascia board. facia.

Architecture .

any relatively broad, flat, horizontal surface, as the outer edge of a cornice, a stringcourse, etc.

any of a number of horizontal bands, usually three in number, each projecting beyond the one below to form the architrave in the Ionic, Corinthian, and Composite orders.

Anatomy, Zoology .

a band or sheath of connective tissue investing, supporting, or binding together internal organs or parts of the body.

tissue of this kind.

Zoology, Botany . a distinctly marked band of color.