Foliates Meaning

There are 8 meaning(s) for word Foliates

Meaning 1 : (especially of metamorphic rock) having thin leaflike layers or strata

    Synonyms : foliaceous,  foliated
Meaning 2 : ornamented with foliage or foils

    Example : foliate tracery,a foliated capital

    Synonyms : foliated
Meaning 3 : number the pages of a book or manuscript

    Synonyms : page,  paginate
Meaning 4 : coat or back with metal foil

    Example : foliate glass

Meaning 5 : decorate with leaves

Meaning 6 : grow leaves

    Example : the tree foliated in Spring

Meaning 7 : hammer into thin flat foils

    Example : foliate metal

Meaning 8 : (often used as a combining form) having or resembling a leaf or having a specified kind or number of leaves

    Example : `foliate' is combined with the prefix `tri' to form the word `trifoliate'