foliaceous

• Adjetivo formal o técnico que significa 'foliáceo': relativo a las hojas o con apariencia, textura o estructura de hoja; se usa sobre todo en botánica para describir órganos o tejidos semejantes a hojas o compuestos de ellas.

An obsolete adjective meaning 'leafy' or 'having the texture or appearance of a leaf', now rarely used outside of specialized botanical contexts.

1. Leaf-likeC2formalscientific

   Relating to, resembling, or having the characteristics of a plant leaf.

   Foliáceo

   • The foliaceous lichen spread across the rock surface.
   • The plant's foliaceous structures were delicate and green.
   • The artist painted a foliaceous pattern on the vase.

   Sinónimosfoliatedfolioseleaf-likeleafy

2. LeafyC2formalscientific

   Having many leaves; covered with or bearing numerous leaves.

   Frondoso, cubierto de hojas

   • The foliaceous branches of the tree provided ample shade.
   • A foliaceous shrub grew along the garden path.
   • The forest floor was lush and foliaceous in spring.

   Sinónimosfoliagedfolioseleafedleafyleaved

   Antónimosbaredefoliatedleafless

3. Layered rockC2formalscientific

   Describing metamorphic rock that has thin, leaf-like layers or strata.

   Roca foliada

   • The foliaceous structure of the schist was visible in the cliff face.
   • Geologists studied the foliaceous metamorphic rock for its history.
   • The sample showed a distinct foliaceous texture under the microscope.

   Sinónimosfoliated

   Antónimosmassive