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foliage definition

fo·li·age (fō′lē ij)

noun

  1. leaves, as of a plant or tree; mass of leaves; leafage
  2. a decoration consisting of a representation of leaves, branches, flowers, etc.

Etymology: ME foilage < OFr feuillage < feuille, a leaf < Lfolia < folium: see foliate

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foliage Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • variegate: It is Carex ' Sparkler ' , and has beautifully variegated foliage.

Converse of subject

  • hide: Yellow flowers solitary or in clusters, bloom in mid to late spring; often hidden by foliage.

Adjective modifier

  • variegated: Creeping, green or variegated foliage, purple or white flowers.

Modifies a noun

  • decoration: This print shows a type of foliage decoration based on ancient Roman examples.

Noun used with modifier

  • autumn: Visiting in October, you should catch the end of the stunning autumn foliage.

Preposition: in

  • autumn: New England is also well known for its mercurial weather, its crisp chill, and vibrantly colored foliage in autumn.

Preposition: of

  • shrub: Once the top foliage of the shrub has been removed, the root was dug out.
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foliage quotes

My love for Linton is like the foliage in the woods. Time will changeit,I'mwellaware, aswinterchangesthetrees. My Love for Heathcliff resembles the eternal rocks beneathöa source of little visible delight but necessary. Nelly, I am Heathcliff.

-Bronte«  , EmilyJane

On the summit of the precipice and in the deep green woods emotions as palpable and as true have agitated me as if I were surveying them with the blessing of sight. There was an intelligence in the winds of the hills and in the solemn stillness of the buried foliage that could not be misleading. It entered into my heart and I could have wept, notthat Ididnot see, butthat Icould not portrayall I felt.

-Holman,James

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