Foliose

7 lettersadjectiverare

Updated June 2026

Definition

Bearing or covered with numerous leaves or leaf-like structures, particularly used in botany to describe leafy lichens.

“The foliose lichens formed a lush grey-green mat across the bark of the ancient oak tree.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

fo·li·ose

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Synonyms

foliaceousfoliaged

Antonyms

leaflessbaredefoliated

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