—adj.
1 leaflike.
2 having leaves.
3 (in comb.) having a specified number of leaflets (trifoliate).
—v.
1 intr. split into laminae.
2 tr. decorate (an arch or door-head) with foils.
3 tr. number leaves (not pages) of (a volume) consecutively.
Derivatives:
foliation n.
Etymology: L foliatus leaved f. folium leaf
Useful english dictionary. 2012.