HyperDic: foliaceous

English > 3 senses of the word foliaceous:
ADJECTIVEpertfoliaceousof or pertaining to or resembling the leaf of a plant
allfoliaceous, foliose, foliagedbearing numerous leaves
allfoliaceous, foliate, foliated(especially of metamorphic rock) having thin leaflike layers or strata
English > foliaceous: 3 senses > adjective 1, pert
MeaningOf or pertaining to or resembling the leaf of a plant.
Nounsleafthe main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
English > foliaceous: 3 senses > adjective 2
Meaningbearing numerous leaves.
Synonymsfoliose, foliaged
BroaderleafyHaving or covered with leaves
Spanishfolioso
English > foliaceous: 3 senses > adjective 3
Meaning(especially of metamorphic rock) having thin leaflike layers or strata.
Synonymsfoliate, foliated
Broaderstratified, beddedDeposited or arranged in horizontal layers
Nounsfoliuma thin layer or stratum of (especially metamorphic) rock

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