Gneiss, a foliated metamorphic rock. Foliation in geology refers to repetitive layering in metamorphic rocks. Each layer may be as thin as a sheet of paper, or over a meter in thickness.The word comes from the Latin folium, meaning leaf, and refers to the sheet-like planar structure.oliation in geology refers to repetitive layering in metamorphic rocks. Each layer may be as thin as a sheet of paper, or over a meter in thickness.
The name Elise is a baby girl name. The name Elise is a Greek baby name. In Greek the meaning of the name Elise is: From the Hebrew Elisheba, meaning either oath of God, or God is satisfaction. Famous bearer: Old Testament Elizabeth was mother of John the Baptist and one of the earliest known bearers of this name; Queen Elizabeth II.
French Meaning: The name Alice is a French baby name. In French the meaning of the name Alice is: Nobility. French form of the Old German 'Adalheidis', a compound of 'athal' (noble) and 'haida' (hood). Adelaide, the capital of South Australia, was named after Queen Adelaide, 19th century King William IV's consort.he name Alice is an American baby name. In American the meaning of the name Alice is: noble. English Meaning: The name Alice is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Alice is: Of the nobility.