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

1400–50; late Middle English foilage < Middle French fueillage, foillage, derivative of feuille leaf; influenced by Latin folium folium. See foil², -age

Related formsfo·li·aged, adjectiveun·fo·li·aged, adjective

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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 Formsfoliaged, adjective

Word Origin for foliage

C15: from Old French fuellage, from fuelle leaf; influenced in form by Latin folium

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Word Origin and History for foliage

foliage

mid-15c., from Middle French feuillage, from Old French feuille "leaf" (see foil (n.)). The form has altered by influence of Latin folium.

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