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Foliaceous

FOLIA'CEOUS, adjective [Latin foliaceus, from folium, a leaf. See [[Foil]].]

1. Leafy; having leaves intermixed with flowers; as a foliaceous spike. foliaceous glands are those situated on leaves.

2. Consisting of leaves or thin lamins; having the form of a leaf or plate; as foliaceous spar.