foliaceous

adjective

fo·​li·​a·​ceous ˌfō-lē-ˈā-shəs 

: of, relating to, or resembling an ordinary green leaf as distinguished from a modified leaf (such as a petal, bract, or scale)

Word History

Etymology

Latin foliaceus, from folium leaf + -aceus -aceous

First Known Use

1658, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

foliaceous

adjective

fo·​li·​a·​ceous ˌfō-lē-ˈā-shəs 

: resembling a leaf in form or in mode of growth