1620s, "beaten into thin sheets," from Medieval Latin foliatus "leaved, leafy," from Latin folium "a leaf" (see folio). As "leaf-like" from 1650s.
foliate (v.)
1660s (implied in foliated), "to apply silver leaf," from Medieval Latin foliatus "leaved, leafy," from Latin folium "a leaf" (see folio). Meaning "put forth leaves" is from 1775. Related: Foliated; foliating.
实用例句
1. A complex, ornate design of intertwined floral, foliate, and geometric figures.
阿拉伯式花饰一种复杂的装饰性的设计, 由花 、 叶及几何图案缠绕在一起.
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2. Each side with a bold inlaid hexagonal motif centered by an inlaid foliate whorl.
