Folium
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A thin sheet or layer within a rock formation, particularly found in metamorphic rocks that have undergone intense pressure.
“The geologist traced each folium of the schist to determine the original direction of tectonic pressure.”
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fo·li·um
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Contains three vowels (O, I, U), the -IUM ending is uncommon in Wordle and can catch players off guard
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FOLIUM carries good value thanks to M and a high vowel count, the rare -IUM ending is a strong Scrabble play
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