Definition of TRIFOLIATE

trifoliate

Meanings

Plural: trifoliates

Adjective Satellite

  • (of a leaf shape) having three leaflets

Adj

  • 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.

Noun

  • A trifoliate plant

Origin / Etymology

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

Scrabble Score: 13

trifoliate is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
trifoliate is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
trifoliate is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

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