folio
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- noun
- /ˈfoʊliˌoʊ/
- Specialized
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folio
- The words "W Boynton" in a fifteenth-century hand appear amid sketches and pen trials on folio 152r.
- folio 1 verso
- folio 84 recto
- folio pages
Examples
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With the other, he smoothed flat the folio page in front of him and began to study it in detail.
Fiction book (1991) -
The physical condition of the codex is excellent, with the exception of the first folio, which is illegible in parts.
Academic text (2003) -
The folio containing Aug. 13 and 14 is missing from the manuscript.
Academic text (1997) -
Cecco, open the folio.
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Before being pasted together, these folios would have been joined initially at their side edges to form a long, horizontal, folding map.
Academic text (1999) -
The final folios of Vierzon's cartulary contain several undated charters written in a slightly later hand.
Academic text (1999) -
The ancient tome had a beautifully illustrated folio that captured the essence of its history.
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Each folio in the manuscript was carefully preserved, showcasing exquisite calligraphy.
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He leafed through the folio, admiring the intricate designs and detailed illustrations.
Synonyms
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1.0
A single piece of paper used for writing or printing
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1.0
A single flat sheet used for writing or printing
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7.7
A single sheet of paper in a book or manuscript
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1.0
A single flat piece of paper used for writing or printing
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Surface Forms
Etymology
Folio comes from the Latin folium, meaning 'leaf'. A folio is like a single 'leaf' of paper — one sheet from a manuscript or book.