Definition and Synonyms for Foliate

Definition of Foliate

1. Ornamented with foliage or foils Adjective
2. (often used as a combining form) having or resembling a leaf or having a specified kind or number of leaves Adjective Satellite
3. (especially of metamorphic rock) having thin leaflike layers or strata Adjective Satellite
4. Hammer into thin flat foils Verb
5. Decorate with leaves Verb
6. Coat or back with metal foil Verb
7. Number the pages of a book or manuscript Verb
8. Grow leaves Verb

foliage
Noun
pertainym
1
1. the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
foil
Noun
derivation
2
1. a piece of thin and flexible sheet metal
2. a piece of thin and flexible sheet metal
foliage
Noun
derivation
2
1. the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
2. (architecture) leaf-like architectural ornament
foliation
Noun
derivation
4
1. (botany) the process of forming leaves
2. the work of coating glass with metal foil
3. (architecture) leaf-like architectural ornament
4. the production of foil by cutting or beating metal into thin leaves

Words Rhyme with foliate

Etymology for foliate