foliate
covered with or having leaves.
like a leaf, as in shape.
Also foliated. Architecture.
Petrology, Mineralogy. foliated (def. 2).
to put forth leaves.
to split into thin leaflike layers or laminae.
to shape like a leaf or leaves.
to decorate with foils or foliage.
to form into thin sheets.
to spread over with a thin metallic backing.
Printing. to number the folios or leaves, as distinguished from pages, of (a manuscript or book).
Origin of foliate
1Other words from foliate
- sub·fo·li·ate, adjective
Words Nearby foliate
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How to use foliate in a sentence
High pillars with crocketed and foliate capitals supported the springing of the large irregular arches.
Ypres and the Battles of Ypres | UnknownThe general effect of the design remained the same, but the foliate ornamentation gave place to angular outlines.
Canada: Its Postage Stamps and Postal Stationery | Clifton Armstrong HowesThe capitals of the naves triforium are said to mark the culmination of Gothic art in foliate design.
How France Built Her Cathedrals | Elizabeth Boyle O'ReillyThe south portal (c. 1260), sculptured with elaborate foliate ornament, has images of unequal merit.
How France Built Her Cathedrals | Elizabeth Boyle O'ReillyThe triforium was begun elaborately, with much foliate decoration, but economy soon forced the architect to adopt a simpler plan.
How France Built Her Cathedrals | Elizabeth Boyle O'Reilly
British Dictionary definitions for foliate
relating to, possessing, or resembling leaves
in combination: trifoliate
(of certain metamorphic rocks, esp schists) having the constituent minerals arranged in thin leaflike layers
(tr) to ornament with foliage or with leaf forms such as foils
to hammer or cut (metal) into thin plates or foil
(tr) to coat or back (glass, etc) with metal foil
(tr) to number the leaves of (a book, manuscript, etc): Compare paginate
(intr) (of plants) to grow leaves
Origin of foliate
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