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foliated

adjective
fo·li·at·ed | \ˈfō-lē-ˌā-təd \

Definition of foliated 

1 : composed of or separable into layers a foliated rock

2 : ornamented with foils or a leaf design

First Known Use of foliated

1650, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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Dictionary Entries near foliated

foliar gap

foliar trace

foliate

foliated

foliation

folic acid

folie à deux

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