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Webster 1913 Edition


Folious

Fo′li-ous

,
Adj.
[See
Foliose
.]
1.
Like a leaf; thin; unsubstantial.
[R.]
Sir T. Browne.
2.
(Bot.)
Foliose.
[R.]

Webster 1828 Edition


Folious

FO'LIOUS

,
Adj.
1.
Leafy; thin; unsubstantial.
2.
In botany, having leaves intermixed with the flowers.

Definition 2024


folious

folious

English

Adjective

folious (comparative more folious, superlative most folious)

  1. Like a leaf; thin; insubstantial.
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  2. (botany) foliose