foliate

• Adjectif décrivant quelque chose de foliacé ou portant des feuilles, ou formé de lamelles ou de feuillets ; rare en anglais moderne.

An adjective describing something that is leaf-like or has leaves; now rarely used in modern English.

1. Ornamented with foliage or foilsC1formalart

   Decorated or adorned with leaf-shaped designs or foil patterns.

   orné de feuillages ou de feuilles

   • The cathedral's foliate capitals were intricately carved with oak leaves.
   • She admired the foliate borders of the medieval manuscript.
   • The artist created a foliate pattern along the ceiling beam.
   • The ancient vase featured a foliate motif around its rim.

   Synonymesfoliagedfoliated

2. Having the form or shape of a leafC1formalscientific

   Resembling a leaf or having a specified number or kind of leaves.

   En forme de feuille

   • The plant has compound leaves that are trifoliate.
   • This lichen species is known for its foliate structure.
   • The unifoliate leaves of the orchid are quite distinctive.
   • Many ferns have highly foliate fronds that unfurl in spring.

   Synonymesfoliaceous

3. Having thin leaflike layersC1formalscientific

   Describes metamorphic rock that exhibits a layered or foliated texture, like slate or schist.

   Feuilleté

   • The foliate structure of the rock is due to intense pressure during mountain building.
   • Schist is a classic example of a foliate metamorphic rock.
   • Geologists study the orientation of foliate layers to understand tectonic forces.
   • This region contains large deposits of foliate gneiss.

   Synonymesfoliatedlayered

   Antonymesmassive

• Verbe signifiant former des feuilles ou numéroter les folios d'un manuscrit ; souvent utilisé dans un contexte technique ou botanique.

A verb meaning to produce or form leaves, or to number the leaves of a manuscript, often used in technical or botanical contexts.

1. Hammer into thin flat foilsC2formaltechnical

   To beat or roll metal into extremely thin sheets or foils.

   Feuillarder (un métal)

   • The goldsmith foliated the gold into delicate leaves.
   • This ancient technique of foliating metals is rarely used today.
   • The artisan carefully foliated the silver until it was translucent.

   Synonymesbeat outflattenlaminateroll

2. Decorate with leavesC2formalart

   To adorn or embellish a surface with leaf-like patterns or actual leaves.

   Décorer de feuilles

   • The manuscript was beautifully foliated with gold leaf.
   • The cathedral's ceiling is foliated with intricate carvings of oak leaves.
   • She foliated the pottery with delicate hand-painted foliage.

3. Coat or back with metal foilC2formaltechnical

   To apply a thin layer of metal foil to the surface of an object, often for protection or decoration.

   feuiller

   • The mirror was foliated with a layer of silver to enhance reflection.
   • In restoration, they foliated the frame with brass foil.
   • The jeweler foliated the pendant with a thin sheet of platinum.

   Synonymesfoillaminateoverlayplateveneer

4. Number the pages of a book or manuscriptC2formal

   To assign page numbers to the leaves (folios) of a book or manuscript.

   Folioter

   • The librarian carefully foliated the antique manuscript.
   • Before binding, the pages must be foliated sequentially.
   • He foliated the entire volume by hand, adding Roman numerals.

   Synonymesfolionumberpagepaginate

5. Grow leavesC2formalscientific

   To produce leaves; used primarily in botany to describe the process of leaf development.

   Se couvrir de feuilles

   • The trees begin to foliate in early spring.
   • This plant foliates rapidly after the rainy season.
   • The researcher observed how the sapling foliated under controlled light conditions.