Definition for FO-LI-A'CEOUS

FO-LI-A'CEOUS, a. [L. 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. Woodward.

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