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a. [ Pref. extra- + foliaceous. ] (Bot.) Away from the leaves, or inserted in a different place from them; as, extrafoliaceous prickles. Loudon. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ L. foliaceus, fr. folium leaf. ] 1. (Bot.) Belonging to, or having the texture or nature of, a leaf; having leaves intermixed with flowers; as, a foliaceous spike. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Min.) Consisting of leaves or thin laminæ; having the form of a leaf or plate; as, foliaceous spar. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. (Zool.) Leaflike in form or mode of growth; as, a foliaceous coral. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ Pref. inter- + foliaceous: cf. F. interfoliacé. ] (Bot.) At the same node with opposite or whorled leaves, but occupying a position between their places of attachment. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. (Bot.) Growing immediately above, or in front of, a leaf; as, intrafoliaceous stipules. [ 1913 Webster ]