Definition

Having the characteristics of a leaf; thin and flat in appearance.

Example

The folious plants swayed gently in the breeze, their delicate leaves catching the sunlight.

Conversation

Have you seen the new plant I got for my room?

Yeah, it's really nice and has such folious leaves!

I love how it adds a bit of nature indoors.

Definitely! It's like having a little piece of the outdoors right here.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Folious → It is formed from "folium" (meaning leaf) in Latin and the suffix "-ous" (meaning full of or possessing). The word "folious" means full of leaves or leaf-like in nature.

Memory Tip

Think of 'folium' which means leaf, and remember that 'folious' describes something that is full of leaves.

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