foliole

[ foh-lee-ohl ]

/ ˈfoʊ liˌoʊl /

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a leaflet, as of a compound leaf.

a small leaflike organ or appendage.

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Did you ever collect all those state quarters? Put them to good use on this quiz about curious state monikers and the facts around them.

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Mississippi’s nickname comes from the magnificent trees that grow there. What is it?

1785–95; <French <Late Latin foliolum, equivalent to Latin foli(um) leaf + -olum-ole¹