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foliage
[ foh-lee-ij ]
noun
- the leaves of a plant, collectively; leafage.
- leaves in general.
- the representation of leaves, flowers, and branches in painting, architectural ornament, etc.
foliage
/ ˈəʊɪɪ /
noun
- the green leaves of a plant
- sprays of leaves used for decoration
- an ornamental leaflike design
Derived Forms
- ˈڴDZ, adjective
Other Word Forms
- ڴl· adjective
- un·ڴl· adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of foliage1
Example Sentences
Passersby wouldn’t have known what was on the lot before the fire, but now, with fences and foliage destroyed, the damage is clear.
A mild winter allowing for more foliage growth followed by spring droughts has made this year particularly bad for wildfires, he added.
They feature fantastical beasts and foliage arranged in decorative panels, thought to be an imitation textile design.
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.
“When it was introduced, every breeder jumped on it for its bloodlines because of its fragrance and foliage,” Carruth said.
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