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Webster 1913 Edition


Extrafoliaceous

Exˊtra-foˊli-a′ceous

,
Adj.
[Pref.
extra-
+
foliaceous
.]
(Bot.)
Away from the leaves, or inserted in a different place from them;
as,
extrafoliaceous
prickles
.
Loudon.

Webster 1828 Edition


Extrafoliaceous

EXTRAFOLIA'CEOUS

,
Adj.
[L. extra, on the outside, and folium, a leaf.]
In botany, growing on the outside of a leaf; as extrafoliaceous stipules.

Definition 2024


extrafoliaceous

extrafoliaceous

English

Adjective

extrafoliaceous (not comparable)

  1. (botany) Away from the leaves, or inserted in a different place from them.
    extrafoliaceous prickles
    (Can we find and add a quotation of Loudon to this entry?)