foliated
adjective
fo·li·at·ed
ˈfō-lē-ˌā-təd 
1
: composed of or separable into layers
a foliated rock
2
: ornamented with foils or a leaf design
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In Southern California, longan makes an attractive, heavily foliated tree reaching 15-25 feet in height and spread, yielding hundreds of fruit from summer into fall.
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Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 5 June 2025
An acidic attack of red fruits followed by a dark and foliated set of meaty but succulent flavors—maple syrup, toffee, red plums and red cherries.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
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Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 5 June 2025
An acidic attack of red fruits followed by a dark and foliated set of meaty but succulent flavors—maple syrup, toffee, red plums and red cherries.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
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“Foliated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foliated. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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foliated
adjective
fo·li·at·ed
ˈfō-lē-ˌāt-əd
: composed of or capable of being separated into layers
foliated metamorphic rocks
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