foliated
adjective
fo·li·at·ed
ˈfō-lē-ˌā-təd 
1
: composed of or separable into layers
a foliated rock
2
: ornamented with foils or a leaf design
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An acidic attack of red fruits followed by a dark and foliated set of meaty but succulent flavors—maple syrup, toffee, red plums and red cherries.
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foliated
adjective
fo·li·at·ed
ˈfō-lē-ˌāt-əd
: composed of or capable of being separated into layers
foliated metamorphic rocks
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