Foliaceous Definition & Meaning
foliaceous
- adjective
- of or pertaining to or resembling the leaf of a plant
- bearing numerous leaves
- (especially of metamorphic rock) having thin leaflike layers or strata
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- What does foliaceous mean?
- of or pertaining to or resembling the leaf of a plant bearing numerous leaves (especially of metamorphic rock) having thin leaflike layers or strata
- What part of speech is foliaceous?
- Foliaceous is an adjective.
- How many definitions does foliaceous have?
- Foliaceous has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).