• Foliaceous

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    Full definition of foliaceous

    Adjective

    foliaceous

    1. Resembling a leaf or leaves, leaflike.
      • 1795, James Hutton, Theory of the Earth, Volume 1 (of 4) Chapter , 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.
      • 1901, T. H. Pardo de Tavera, The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines Chapter , 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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