FOLIOLES

Noun

folioles

plural of foliole

Source: Wiktionary


FOLIOLE

Fo"li*ole, n. Etym: [Dim. of L. folium leaf: cf. F. foliole.] (Bot.)

Definition: One of the distinct parts of a compound leaf; a leaflet.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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