Foliaceous (Adjective)

Meaning 1

Bearing numerous leaves.

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

  • Foliaged
  • Foliose

Meaning 2

(especially of metamorphic rock) having thin leaflike layers or strata.

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

  • Foliated
  • Foliate

Related Words

  • Folium (noun)

Meaning 3

Of or pertaining to or resembling the leaf of a plant.

Classification

Relational adjectives (pertainyms).

Examples

  • The term "foliaceous" is particularly relevant in the botanical field where it is used to describe structures that resemble or are indicative of a leaf.
  • The new species of flowering plant was notable for its stems that were foliaceous, having leaf-like appendages.
  • In some arid plants, stems become the primary organs for photosynthesis and take on a foliaceous appearance.
  • This species of orchid has a unique foliaceous petiole, where the stalk of the leaf is flattened.
  • The caterpillar had developed a remarkable camouflage by mimicking the shape and color of the foliaceous plants around it.

Related Words

  • Leaf (noun)
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