perfoliate
English
Etymology
From New Latin perfoliata, from Latin per (“through”) + Latin foliata (“foliate”).
Adjective
perfoliate (not comparable)
- (botany, of leaves) Appearing to have the stem passing through the blade.
- (botany, of leaves) Having the leaf round the stem at the base.
- (zoology) Surrounded by a circle of hairs, etc.
Related terms
- peltate
- connate
- amplexicaul
Anagrams
- pie floater
Italian
Adjective
perfoliate
- feminine plural of perfoliato