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foliaceous Definition

fo·li·aceous (fō′lē ā′s̸həs)

adjective

  1. of or like the leaf of a plant
  2. having leaves
  3. consisting of thin layers, as certain rocks

Etymology: L foliaceus < folium, a leaf: see foliate

foliaceous Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • stigma: The foliaceous stigma in the long-styled form is larger, with the expansions running farther down the style, than in the other form.

Browse dictionary entries near foliaceous

  1. ‹ folia
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  5. ‹ folding door
  6. ‹ folderol
  7. ‹ folder
  8. ‹ foldboat
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