FOLIOLATE

foliolate

(adjective) (often used as a combining form) having leaflets (compound leaves) or a specified kind or number of leaflets; “‘foliolate’ is combined with the prefix ‘bi’ to form the word ‘bifoliolate’”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

foliolate (not comparable)

Of or pertaining to leaflets of a plant.

Source: Wiktionary


Fo"li*o*late, a.

Definition: Of or pertaining to leaflets; -- used in composition; as, bi- foliolate. Gray.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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