† eˈffoliate, v. Obs. rare.
[f. ef- + foliate v.]
To open into leaf. Hence eˈffoliated ppl. a., that has opened into leaf. Also (with different sense) effoliˈation, removal of leaves (Treas. Bot.).
| 1671 Grew Anat. Plants i. §44 That which here befalls the now effoliated Lobes. |