Exploring Leaves: From FOLI to Unifoliate
Delve into the world of leaves, from the beautiful FOLIage of plants to the use of defoliants and folio in literature. Discover the significance of bifoliate orchids, the importance of folic acid, and the art of exfoliating leaves. Explore the diverse meanings and applications of leaves in various contexts.
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FOLI leaves
Bifoliate Bi (two) + leaves = having only two leaves. Many orchids are bifoliate and have only two leaves.
Defoliant De (away/off) + leaves = a chemical that causes green leaves to drop off Agent Orange was a defoliant used during the Vietnam war to destroy the enemies agricultural land.
Exfoliate Ex (off/away) + leaves = to take leaves off, to strip leaves off High winds exfoliated the beautiful fall leaves on Halloween.
Foil A thin leaf or sheet of metal Please bring me the aluminum foil from the drawer, I need to cover these burgers before the flies get to them.
Foliage Full of leaves; all the leaves of a green plant Maine is known for its beautiful fall foliage.
Folic acid Foli (leaf) + acid/chemical substance = a vitamin found in leaves Folic acid is a necessary nutrient from fruits and vegetables that helps children brain development.
Folio leaves of pages of a book or manuscript He wrote a three volume folio of his voyages to the Canary Islands.
Portfolio port-(carry) + leaves = a portable case for carrying leaves/sheets of paper; a collection of papers. Mrs. Wade is compiling her portfolio to bring to her interviews.
Trefoil tri- (three-like tricycle) + leaves = a three leafed clover or plant. It s not the trefoil clovers that people are looking, it s the lucky, four- leafed ones.
Unifoliate Uni (one) + leaves = having one leaf When children draw flowers, they usually make them unifoliate.
