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trifoliate

tri·fo·liate

UK/tɹaɪˈfəʊlɪət/ uncommon

adjective

1.

of a leaf shape; having three leaflets

Origin

tri- (“three”) + Latin foliātus (“leaved”) Doublet of tréflé.

Phrases

  • trifoliate orange

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