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Foliation :: Foliation (n.) The enrichment of an opening by means of foils, arranged in trefoils, quatrefoils, etc.; also, one of the ornaments. See Tracery..

Superfrontal :: Superfoliation (n.) Excess of foliation.

Circinate :: Circinate (a.) Rolled together downward, the tip occupying the center; -- a term used in reference to foliation or leafing, as in ferns..

Foliation :: Foliation (n.) The manner in which the young leaves are dispo/ed within the bud.

Vernation :: Vernation (n.) The arrangement of the leaves within the leaf bud, as regards their folding, coiling, rolling, etc.; prefoliation..

Desquamation :: Desquamation (n.) The separation or shedding of the cuticle or epidermis in the form of flakes or scales; exfoliation, as of bones..

Foliation :: Foliation (n.) The act of coating with an amalgam of tin foil and quicksilver, as in making looking-glasses..

Exfoliative :: Exfoliative (a.) Having the power of causing exfoliation.

Praefoliation :: Praefoliation (n.) Same as Prefoliation.

Feathering :: Feathering (n.) Same as Foliation.

Prefoliation :: Prefoliation (n.) Vernation.

Trefoil :: Trefoil (n.) An ornamental foliation consisting of three divisions, or foils..

Defoliation :: Defoliation (n.) The separation of ripened leaves from a branch or stem; the falling or shedding of the leaves.

Cinquefoil :: Cinquefoil (n.) An ornamental foliation having five points or cups, used in windows, panels, etc..

Quarterfoil :: Quarterfoil (n.) An ornamental foliation having four lobes, or foils..

Exfoliation :: Exfoliation (n.) The scaling off of a bone, a rock, or a mineral, etc.; the state of being exfoliated..

Foliation :: Foliation (n.) The process of forming into a leaf or leaves.

Multifoil :: Multifoil (n.) An ornamental foliation consisting of more than five divisions or foils.

Schist :: Schist (n.) Any crystalline rock having a foliated structure (see Foliation) and hence admitting of ready division into slabs or slates. The common kinds are mica schist, and hornblendic schist, consisting chiefly of quartz with mica or hornblende and often feldspar..

Foliation :: Foliation (n.) The act of beating a metal into a thin plate, leaf, foil, or lamina..

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