FOLIATION


Meaning of FOLIATION in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˌfō-lē-ˈā-shən ]

noun

Date: circa 1623

1.

a. : the process of forming into a leaf

b. : the state of being in leaf

c. : vernation

2. : the numbering of the leaves of a manuscript or early printed book

3.

a. : ornamentation with foliage

b. : a decoration resembling a leaf

4. : the enrichment of an opening by foils

5. : foliated texture

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