Collins English-English Dictionary

facet ['fæsɪt]

1. 1. n any of the surfaces of a cut gemstone

2. 2. n an aspect or phase, as of a subject or personality

3. 3. n [architect] the raised surface between the flutes of a column

4. 4. n any of the lenses that make up the compound eye of an insect or other arthropod

5. 5. n [anatomy] any small smooth area on a hard surface, as on a bone

6. 6. vt. [tr] to cut facets in (a gemstone)

7. 7. vt. [Etymology] C17: from French facette a little face