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foliole

/ˈfɒl.i.əʊl/

/ˈfoʊ.li.oʊl/

foliolenoun

folioles

/ˈfɒl.i.əʊl/

/ˈfoʊ.li.oʊl/

Translations

The foliole of the plant was small and delicate.

Листочек растения был маленьким и нежным.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

small leaf

leaf segment

folioleadjective

/ˈfəʊ.li.əʊl/

/ˈfoʊ.li.oʊl/

Used attributively before another noun in botanical contexts (e.g., "foliole length").

Definitions

Relating to or consisting of leaflets.

Foliole venation patterns help botanists distinguish between closely related species.