Foliaceous is an adjective that describes something that has leaves or is leaf-like. The term can be broken down into two crossword solutions, laminates (9 letters) and LEAFY (5 letters). Laminates refers to something that has been formed by layering thin sheets of material together, while LEAFY refers to something that is covered in or composed of leaves. Together, these two words describe something that is made up of thin layers of material that resemble leaves.