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FOLIOLE

\fˈə͡ʊlɪˌə͡ʊl], \fˈə‍ʊlɪˌə‍ʊl], \f_ˈəʊ_l_ɪ__ˌəʊ_l]\

Definitions of FOLIOLE

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms.
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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A leaflet of a compound leaf.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

Small leaf-like organ or appendage; a leaflet.

1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms.
By Henderson, I. F.; Henderson, W. D.

n. [French, Latin] One of the single leaves which together constitute a compound leaf; a leaflet.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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