foliaceous

• Adjetivo raro que significa 'folhoso' ou 'que tem textura ou aparência de folha', usado sobretudo em contextos botânicos.

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.

   Sinônimosfoliatedfolioseleaf-likeleafy

2. LeafyC2formalscientific

   Having many leaves; covered with or bearing numerous leaves.

   Folhoso

   • 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.

   Sinônimosfoliagedfolioseleafedleafyleaved

   Antônimosbaredefoliatedleafless

3. Layered rockC2formalscientific

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

   Rocha 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.

   Sinônimosfoliated

   Antônimosmassive