foliaceous

• Adjectif désignant ce qui est feuillu ou qui a l'apparence, la texture ou la forme d'une feuille. Employé surtout en botanique ou dans des contextes techniques, il reste rare en français courant.

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.

   foliacé

   • 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.

   Synonymesfoliatedfolioseleaf-likeleafy

2. LeafyC2formalscientific

   Having many leaves; covered with or bearing numerous leaves.

   Feuillu

   • 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.

   Synonymesfoliagedfolioseleafedleafyleaved

   Antonymesbaredefoliatedleafless

3. Layered rockC2formalscientific

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

   Feuilleté (roche)

   • 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.

   Synonymesfoliated

   Antonymesmassive