English to English
verb
- spread by opening the leaves of
source: WordNet 3.0
- cast off in scales, laminae, or splinters
source: WordNet 3.0
- remove the surface, in scales or laminae
source: WordNet 3.0
- come off in a very thin piece
source: WordNet 3.0
- grow by producing or unfolding leaves
Plants exfoliate.
source: WordNet 3.0
- To separate and come off in scales or laminæ, as pieces of carious bone or of bark.
source: Webster 1913
- To remove scales, laminæ, or splinters from the surface of.
source: Webster 1913