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Webster's 1828 Dictionary

INTERFOLIACEOUS

a.[L. inter and folium, a leaf. ] Being between opposite leaves, but placed alternately with them; as interfoliaceous flowers or peduncles.

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

INTERFOLIACEOUS

In `ter *fo `li *a "ceous, a. Etym: [Pref. inter- + foliaceous: cf. F.interfoliacé.] (Bot. )

 

Defn: At the same node with opposite or whorled leaves, but occupying a position between their places of attachment.