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foliage

[ foh-lee-ij ]

noun

  1. the leaves of a plant, collectively; leafage.
  2. leaves in general.
  3. the representation of leaves, flowers, and branches in painting, architectural ornament, etc.


foliage

/ ˈəʊɪɪ /

noun

  1. the green leaves of a plant
  2. sprays of leaves used for decoration
  3. an ornamental leaflike design
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Derived Forms

  • ˈڴDZ, adjective
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Other Word Forms

  • ڴl· adjective
  • un·ڴl· adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of foliage1

1400–50; late Middle English foilage < Middle French fueillage, foillage, derivative of feuille leaf; influenced by Latin folium folium. See foil 2, -age
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Word History and Origins

Origin of foliage1

C15: from Old French fuellage , from fuelle leaf; influenced in form by Latin folium
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Passersby wouldn’t have known what was on the lot before the fire, but now, with fences and foliage destroyed, the damage is clear.

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A mild winter allowing for more foliage growth followed by spring droughts has made this year particularly bad for wildfires, he added.

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They feature fantastical beasts and foliage arranged in decorative panels, thought to be an imitation textile design.

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The thought of Jérémie sleeping in his bed, close to his mother, enrages Vincent, who brings Jérémie into the woods to fight in the privacy of the tall trees and their blinding fall foliage.

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“When it was introduced, every breeder jumped on it for its bloodlines because of its fragrance and foliage,” Carruth said.

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