folium
Single-looped algebraic curve
A folium is a thin, leaf-shaped structure or layer.
In geometry, the folium of Descartes is a curve that loops back on itself, forming a leaf-like shape.
In anatomy and geology, folia are thin layers or laminae: the folia of the cerebellum.
Plural: folia.
Thin flat layer
- petioleA leaf's supporting stem
- midribCentral vein of foliage
- veinVessel toward heart
- bladeFlat cutting edge
stomata · pinnate · palmate · lobed · compound · simple · serrated · whorled
Right-hand book page
- versoLeft-hand book page
- parchmentTreated hide for manuscripts
- vellumPrepared calfskin for writing
- codexAncient bound manuscript
quire · signature · illumination · manuscript · palimpsest · scriptorium · calligraphy · binding
Horizontal layer of material
- laminaThin flat layer
- layerSingle thickness of material
- sedimentParticles settling in liquid
- stratificationDivision into distinct levels
bedding · shale · slate · mica · cleavage · foliation · metamorphic · schist
Smooth, angleless line
- loopCurve closing on itself
- nodeConnection point in networks
- cuspPoint of transition
- DescartesCogito ergo sum's author
polar · equation · cardioid · parametric · tangent · asymptote · coordinate · plane
Greco-Egyptian astronomer, geographer
- atlasBound collection of charts
- projectionSomething that extends outward
- cartographyCreating geographic representations
- navigationDetermining position and course
longitude · latitude · terrain · contour · geospatial · surveying · medieval · manuscript
lamina
Thin flat layer
blade · stomata · pinnate · palmate · lobed · compound · simple · serrated · whorled · margin
recto
Right-hand book page
codex · quire · signature · illumination · manuscript · palimpsest · scriptorium · calligraphy · binding · tome
stratum
Horizontal layer of material
stratification · bedding · shale · slate · mica · cleavage · foliation · metamorphic · schist · gneiss
curve
Smooth, angleless line
Descartes · polar · equation · cardioid · parametric · tangent · asymptote · coordinate · plane · algebraic
Ptolemy
Greco-Egyptian astronomer, geographer
- atlasBound collection of charts
- projectionSomething that extends outward
- cartographyCreating geographic representations
navigation · longitude · latitude · terrain · contour · geospatial · surveying · medieval · manuscript · map
foliumstraight line
Undeviated continuous path
line segment · circle · ray · ellipse · spiral
- fall foliageSeasonal leaf coloration
- autumn foliageColorful dying leaves
- folic acidB-vitamin preventing birth defects
- deciduous foliageLeaves that drop annually
- foliage seasonAutumn's colorful display period
- tropical foliagePlants from hot, humid regions
portfolio, foliage, folio, exfoliation, exfoliate, folios, defoliate, exfoliating, foliate