trifoliate Meaning & Definition
/tɹaɪˈfəʊlɪət/
What Does Trifoliate Mean?
Trifoliate is an adjective that means Having or comprising three leaves, or (loosely) trifoliolate (with three leaflets) or having leaves with three parts, as the clover plant. It is also used to mean Comprising, abounding with, or featuring trefoils. As a noun, it means A trifoliate plant.
Trifoliate in Brief
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /tɹaɪˈfəʊlɪət/ |
| Synonyms | compound, trifoliolate and trifoliated |
| Plural | trifoliates |
Trifoliate Definition (Adjective)
- Having or comprising three leaves, or (loosely) trifoliolate (with three leaflets) or having leaves with three parts, as the clover plant.
- Comprising, abounding with, or featuring trefoils.
Trifoliate as a Noun
- A trifoliate plant
- 1 2 3 4 “trifoliate, a.]” listed in the Oxford English Dictionary [2 Ed.; 1989]
- ↑ Beentje 2010, The Kew Plant Glossary
Synonyms of Trifoliate
Trifoliate synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
trifoliate (not comparable)
trifoliate (plural trifoliates)
Words That Rhyme With Trifoliate
Origin of Trifoliate
tri- (“three”) + Latin foliātus (“leaved”)[1] Doublet of tréflé.
Frequently Asked Questions About Trifoliate
Is trifoliate an adjective or a noun?
Trifoliate is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for trifoliate?
Close synonyms of trifoliate are compound, trifoliolate and trifoliated. See the full list of trifoliate synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of trifoliate?
The plural of trifoliate is trifoliates.