As adjectives the difference between folic and colic
is that folic is of or relating to foliage; pteroylglutamic, as in folic acid while colic is relating to the colon; colonic.
As a noun colic is
severe pains that grip the abdomen or the disease that causes such pains (due to intestinal or bowel related problems).
folic
English
Adjective
(-)
Of or relating to foliage; pteroylglutamic, as in folic acid.
Usage notes
The adjective is restricted to the noun "acid" as an alternative name for pteroylglutamic acid. All other uses are very rare (and incorrect according to the OED).
colic
Noun
(
en noun)
(pathology) Severe pains that grip the abdomen or the disease that causes such pains (due to intestinal or bowel related problems).
A medicinal plant used to relieve one of such symptoms.
Derived terms
* colicky
Adjective
(-)
Relating to the colon; colonic.