1. decorated with leaves or leaf-like designs
Usage: architecture; decorative arts
2. having leaves
Usage: botany

1. to decorate with leaves or leaf-like ornaments
2. to grow leaves
Usage: botany

Examples

• The foliate capitals of the columns were carved with intricate leaf patterns.
• The architect chose a foliate design for the building’s decorative elements.
• The plant remained foliate throughout the mild winter.
• Trees begin to foliate in early spring.
• The artist decided to foliate the border with oak leaf motifs.
• Gothic cathedrals often feature foliate stonework around doorways.