Definition of FOLIACEOUS

foliaceous

Meanings

Adjective

  • of or pertaining to or resembling the leaf of a plant

Adjective Satellite

  • bearing numerous leaves
  • (especially of metamorphic rock) having thin leaflike layers or strata

Adj

  • Resembling a leaf or leaves.
  • Bearing leaves.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin foliaceus, from folium (“a leaf”).

Scrabble Score: 15

foliaceous is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
foliaceous is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
foliaceous is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

foliaceous is a valid Words With Friends word