adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Appearing to have the stem passing through the blade. not-comparable
2. 2
   Having the leaf round the stem at the base. not-comparable
3. 3
   Surrounded by a circle of hairs, etc. not-comparable

Adjective

1. 1
   (of a leaf) having the base united around (and apparently pierced by) the stem wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

simple

Etymology

Borrowed from New Latin perfoliāta, from Latin per- (“through”) + the feminine of Latin foliātus (“foliate”).

Related phrases

connate-perfoliateperfoliate bellwort

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