foliar

adjective fo·li·ar \ˈfō-lē-ər\

Definition of FOLIAR

: of, relating to, or applied to leaves <foliar sprays> <foliar diseases>

French foliaire, from Latin folium leaf + French -aire -ar

First Known Use: circa 1859

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