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foliaceous

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: //fəˈleɪʃəs//

KK: /foʊˈleɪʃəs/

adjective
Definition

Relating to or resembling leaves, often having thin, leaf-like layers.


Example

The foliaceous plant had beautiful, green leaves that resembled delicate layers.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you seen the new park nearby?
Sloth B
Yes, it's beautiful! I love all the foliaceous plants they have.
Sloth A
I know, right? It makes the whole area feel so fresh and vibrant.
Sloth B
Definitely! I could spend hours just walking among those green leaves.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
leafy
green
foliar
Antonyms
barren
dry
leafless
Root Explanation

Foliaceous → It is formed from "foli-" (from Latin "folium", meaning leaf) and "-aceous" (meaning having the nature of or resembling). The word "foliaceous" describes something that has the nature of or resembles leaves.

Memory Tip

Think of 'foli-' which relates to 'leaves' — this helps you remember that 'foliaceous' means something that resembles leaves.

Visually Confused Words
olivaceous
opiliaceous
oliniaceous
oleaceous
linaceous
limaceous
lilaceous
filaceous
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