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