foliole

noun

fo·​li·​ole

ˈfōlēˌōl

plural -s

1

: leaflet

2

: a small leaf-shaped organ or a part resembling a leaf

Word History

Etymology

French, from Late Latin foliolum, diminutive of folium leaf

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Rhymes for foliole

• amphibole
• asystole
• buttonhole
• casserole
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• decontrol
• glycerol
• metropole
• monopole
• multipole
• omeprazole
• oriole