† ˈfaculent,a.Obs.rare—1. [ad.med.L. faculent-us, f.fax torch: cf.lūculentus, f.lux.] Giving forth light like a torch; bright, clear. 1560Rolland Crt. Venus iii. 589 Vergill..In Latin toung was most faculent, Nane mair pregnant, facund nor eminent.1656–81Blount Glossogr.1721in Bailey.