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单词 infoliate
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Definition of infoliate in English:

infoliate

adjective ɪnˈfəʊlɪeɪt
poetic
  • Infoliated.

verb ɪnˈfəʊlɪeɪt
  • 1no object To acquire leaves, to become leafy. rare.

  • 2with object To cover or surround with leaves; to enfold in or with leaves.

Origin

Mid 18th century; earliest use found in Aaron Hill (1685–1750), writer and entrepreneur. From post-classical Latin infoliatus, past participle of infoliare to enfold in leaves or petals
mid 17th century; earliest use found in James Howell (?1594–1666), historian and political writer. From post-classical Latin infoliat-, past participial stem of infoliare to enfold in leaves or petals from classical Latin in- + folium leaf. Compare French enfeuiller to cover or decorate with leaves, Italian infogliare (reflexive) to become leafy.

 
 

Definition of infoliate in US English:

infoliate

adjectiveɪnˈfəʊlɪeɪt
poetic
  • Infoliated.

verbɪnˈfəʊlɪeɪt
  • 1no object To acquire leaves, to become leafy. rare.

  • 2with object To cover or surround with leaves; to enfold in or with leaves.

Origin

Mid 18th century; earliest use found in Aaron Hill (1685–1750), writer and entrepreneur. From post-classical Latin infoliatus, past participle of infoliare to enfold in leaves or petals<br>mid 17th century; earliest use found in James Howell (?1594–1666), historian and political writer. From post-classical Latin infoliat-, past participial stem of infoliare to enfold in leaves or petals from classical Latin in- + folium leaf. Compare French enfeuiller to cover or decorate with leaves, Italian infogliare (reflexive) to become leafy.

 
 
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