Meaning of 'foliate'

adjective

(especially of metamorphic rock) having thin leaflike layers or strata

Synonyms: foliated foliaceous

adjective

(often used as a combining form) having or resembling a leaf or having a specified kind or number of leaves

Example: "`foliate' is combined with the prefix `tri' to form the word `trifoliate'"

adjective

ornamented with foliage or foils

Example: "foliate tracery"

Synonyms: foliated

verb

grow leaves

Example: "the tree foliated in Spring"

verb

number the pages of a book or manuscript

Synonyms: page paginate

verb

coat or back with metal foil

Example: "foliate glass"

verb

decorate with leaves

verb

hammer into thin flat foils

Example: "foliate metal"