foliation (n.)

  1. (botany) the process of forming leaves

    [ Syn: leafing ]

  2. (geology) the arrangement of leaflike layers in a rock

  3. (architecture) leaf-like architectural ornament

    [ Syn: foliage ]

  4. the production of foil by cutting or beating metal into thin leaves

  5. the work of coating glass with metal foil

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