foliolo

leaflet, foliole

noun foh-LYOH-loh Rare

Origin: From Latin foliolum, diminutive of folium (leaf).

Usage Note

Foliolo (also spelled folíolo) is a botanical term for one of the individual blade-like segments that make up a compound leaf, such as those of a fern or a rose branch. Learners encounter it mainly in biology textbooks. It should not be confused with folleto (brochure/pamphlet), which sounds similar but means something entirely different.

Examples

"Cada foliolo de la planta tiene forma ovalada."

Natural Translation

Each leaflet on the plant has an oval shape.

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