Folio

/ˈfəʊliəʊ/
noun

A sheet of paper folded once to make two leaves for a book or manuscript.

Our vintage store sells books wherein each leaf is referred to as a folio.
Visual representation of "folio" - A sheet of paper folded once to make two leaves for a book or manuscript.

Often appears as...

  • folio manuscript
  • folio book
noun

A book size which is typically 15 inches or more in height.

Many of Shakespeare's plays were first printed in folio editions.
Visual representation of "folio" - A book size which is typically 15 inches or more in height.

Often appears as...

  • folio edition
  • folio size
noun

A number showing the position of the page in a book.

The folio on top of the page helped me find the chapter I was looking for.
Visual representation of "folio" - A number showing the position of the page in a book.

Often appears as...

  • page folio
  • folio reference
noun

A portfolio case made of leather or other material used to hold loose papers, articles or documents.

The attorney carried a folio with important documents for the trial.
Visual representation of "folio" - A portfolio case made of leather or other material used to hold loose papers, articles or documents.

Often appears as...

  • leather folio
  • document folio
noun

A sheet of paper folded once to make two leaves for a book or manuscript.

Our vintage store sells books wherein each leaf is referred to as a folio.
Visual representation of "folio" - A sheet of paper folded once to make two leaves for a book or manuscript.

Often appears as...

  • folio manuscript
  • folio book
noun

A book size which is typically 15 inches or more in height.

Many of Shakespeare's plays were first printed in folio editions.
Visual representation of "folio" - A book size which is typically 15 inches or more in height.

Often appears as...

  • folio edition
  • folio size
noun

A number showing the position of the page in a book.

The folio on top of the page helped me find the chapter I was looking for.
Visual representation of "folio" - A number showing the position of the page in a book.

Often appears as...

  • page folio
  • folio reference
noun

A portfolio case made of leather or other material used to hold loose papers, articles or documents.

The attorney carried a folio with important documents for the trial.
Visual representation of "folio" - A portfolio case made of leather or other material used to hold loose papers, articles or documents.

Often appears as...

  • leather folio
  • document folio
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Historical Usage

Folio dates back to manuscripts and early printing, indicating its longstanding bookish context.

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Ancient manuscripts often have beautifully decorated folios.
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Physical Object

'Folio' can often refer to collectible or significant papers in old books.

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He gingerly turned the fragile folio in the archive.
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Historical Usage

Folio dates back to manuscripts and early printing, indicating its longstanding bookish context.

Illustration for Historical Usage
Ancient manuscripts often have beautifully decorated folios.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Physical Object

'Folio' can often refer to collectible or significant papers in old books.

Illustration for Physical Object
He gingerly turned the fragile folio in the archive.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Historical Usage

Folio dates back to manuscripts and early printing, indicating its longstanding bookish context.

Illustration for Historical Usage
Ancient manuscripts often have beautifully decorated folios.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Physical Object

'Folio' can often refer to collectible or significant papers in old books.

Illustration for Physical Object
He gingerly turned the fragile folio in the archive.
Visual representation of the word "Folio"

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and that is an illuminated folio that predates Buddhism. This is Bon, so this is the animistic tradition of the Tibetan plateau before the spreading of Buddhism. It gives a deeper understanding of how the culture there evolved.

Video examples

After the Avalanche:...

and that is an illuminated folio that predates Buddhism. This is Bon, so this is the animistic tradition of the Tibetan plateau before the spreading of Buddhism. It gives a deeper understanding of how the culture there evolved.

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