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foliate

Syllabification: (fo·li·ate)
Definition of foliate

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈfōlēət, -ˌāt/
  • decorated with leaves or leaflike motifs:foliate scrolls

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈfōlēˌāt/
[with object]
  • 1decorate with leaves or leaflike motifs:the dome is to be foliated
  • 2number the leaves of (a book) rather than the pages.

Origin:

mid 17th century: from Latin foliatus 'leaved', from folium 'leaf'

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