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foliate
[ adjective foh-lee-it, -eyt; verb foh-lee-eyt ]
adjective
- covered with or having leaves.
- like a leaf, as in shape.
- Petrology, Mineralogy. foliated ( def 2 ).
verb (used without object)
- to put forth leaves.
- to split into thin leaflike layers or laminae.
verb (used with object)
- to shape like a leaf or leaves.
- to decorate with foils or foliage.
- to form into thin sheets.
- to spread over with a thin metallic backing.
- Printing. to number the folios or leaves, as distinguished from pages, of (a manuscript or book).
foliate
adjective
- relating to, possessing, or resembling leaves
- in combination
trifoliate
- (of certain metamorphic rocks, esp schists) having the constituent minerals arranged in thin leaflike layers
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Other Words From
- sub·foli·ate adjective
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of foliate1
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Example Sentences
High pillars with crocketed and foliate capitals supported the springing of the large irregular arches.
The general effect of the design remained the same, but the foliate ornamentation gave place to angular outlines.
The capitals of the naves triforium are said to mark the culmination of Gothic art in foliate design.
The south portal (c. 1260), sculptured with elaborate foliate ornament, has images of unequal merit.
The triforium was begun elaborately, with much foliate decoration, but economy soon forced the architect to adopt a simpler plan.
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