fascio

noun2

1. •
   A bundle or sheaf.

   • The surfaces contain two fasci of curves — first, a fascio of elliptic curves, trajectories of the group, not necessarily a linear fascio; second, an elliptic fascio of curves of any genus; […] — 1913
2. •
   (historical) An organised Italian political group, typically one resisting state government and advocating radical change; (specifically) any of a number of groups formed around the period of the First World War.

   • Crispi, who became prime minister for the second time at the end of 1893, saw the fasci as promoters of revolution. — 2011