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Webster 1913 Edition

Perfoliate

Per-fo′li-ate

,
Adj.
[Pref.
per-
+ L.
folium
leaf.]
1.
(Bot.)
Having the basal part produced around the stem; – said of leaves which the stem apparently passes directory through.
2.
(Zool.)
Surrounded by a circle of hairs, or projections of any kind.

Webster 1828 Edition

Perfoliate

PERFO'LIATE

,
Adj.
[L. per and folium, a leaf.] In botany, a perfoliate or perforated leaf,is one that has the base entirely surrounding the stem transversely.

Definition 2024

perfoliate

perfoliate

English

Adjective

perfoliate ‎(not comparable)

  1. (botany, of leaves) Appearing to have the stem passing through the blade.

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Italian

Adjective

perfoliate

  1. feminine plural of perfoliato

Etymology

From New Latin perfoliata, from Latin per ‎(“through”) + Latin foliata ‎(“foliate”).

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