foliaceous

adj

Etymology

From Latin foliaceus, from folium (“a leaf”).

  1. derived from foliaceus

Definitions

  1. Resembling a leaf or leaves.

    • I have one specimen, in which the primary crystals are siliceous, the secondary thin foliaceous crystals of deep red but transparent iron-ore, forming elegant figures, that have the form of roses.
    • The bitter principle contained in the root, wood and bark was discovered by Blunse who named it samaderin; it is a white, crystalline, foliaceous substance, more soluble in water than in alcohol, fusible.
  2. Bearing leaves.

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