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foliole

UK
/ˈfɒl.i.əʊl/
US
/ˈfoʊ.li.oʊl/

Translations

folioleadjective
UK
/ˈfəʊ.li.əʊl/
US
/ˈfoʊ.li.oʊl/
Used attributively before another noun in botanical contexts (e.g., "foliole length").
foliolaireBotanique.
Foliole venation patterns help botanists distinguish between closely related species.
Les schémas de nervation foliolaires aident les botanistes à distinguer des espèces étroitement apparentées.
foliolenoun
folioles
pl
UK
/ˈfɒl.i.əʊl/
US
/ˈfoʊ.li.oʊl/
folioleTerme de botanique.
Each foliole of the compound leaf was delicately veined and vibrant green.
Chaque foliole de la feuille composée était délicatement nervurée et d’un vert vif.
folioleBotanique ; organe foliacé ou pétaloïde de petite taille.
Under the microscope, the tiny foliole at the flower base was almost translucent.
Au microscope, la minuscule foliole à la base de la fleur était presque translucide.
Synonyms
leaflet
small leaf
leaf segment

Definitions

folioleadjective
Relating to or consisting of leaflets.
Foliole venation patterns help botanists distinguish between closely related species.
foliolenoun
A small leaf or leaflet, especially one of the leaflets of a compound leaf.
Each foliole of the compound leaf was delicately veined and vibrant green.
Any small leaf-like or petal-like organ, especially one occurring in clusters on a plant.
Under the microscope, the tiny foliole at the flower base was almost translucent.
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