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foliage
[ foh-lee-ij ]
/ ˈfoʊ li ɪdʒ /
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noun
the leaves of a plant, collectively; leafage.
leaves in general.
the representation of leaves, flowers, and branches in painting, architectural ornament, etc.
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Origin of foliage
OTHER WORDS FROM foliage
fo·li·aged, adjectiveun·fo·li·aged, adjectiveWords nearby foliage
foldup, Foley, Foley catheter, folia, foliaceous, foliage, foliage plant, foliar, foliate, foliated, foliated joint
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British Dictionary definitions for foliage
foliage
/ (ˈfəʊlɪɪdʒ) /
noun
the green leaves of a plant
sprays of leaves used for decoration
an ornamental leaflike design
Derived forms of foliage
foliaged, adjectiveWord Origin for foliage
C15: from Old French fuellage, from fuelle leaf; influenced in form by Latin folium
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