interfoliaceous

[ in-ter-foh-lee-ey-shuhs ]

adjective

, Botany.

1. situated between leaves, especially opposite leaves.

Word History and Origins

Origin of interfoliaceous¹

First recorded in 1750–60; inter- + foliaceous

Example Sentences

Interfoliaceous, in-tėr-fō-li-ā′shus, adj. placed between leaves.—v.t.

From Project Gutenberg

Interfoliaceous, between the leaves of a pair or whorl.

From Project Gutenberg