foliaceous

/ˌˈfoʊliˌˈeɪʃəs/
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Definitions of foliaceous
  1. adjective
    of or pertaining to or resembling the leaf of a plant
  2. adjective
    bearing numerous leaves
    synonyms: foliaged, foliose
    leafy
    having or covered with leaves
  3. adjective
    (especially of metamorphic rock) having thin leaflike layers or strata
    synonyms: foliate, foliated
    bedded, stratified
    deposited or arranged in horizontal layers
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