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foliage Definition

fo·li·age (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

foliage Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • variegate: It is Carex ' Sparkler ' , and has beautifully variegated foliage.
  • overgrow: A film of winter grime covers others and many are hidden by overgrown foliage.
  • overhang: The large trees formed a perfect avenue overhead, and so thick was the overhanging foliage that the brilliant sunlight was almost obscured.
  • carve: The pulpit is seventeenth century with bands of carved foliage.
  • stem: Winter Garden Plants of winter interest featuring flowers, stems, foliage and berries to illustrate how gardens can still be attractive in winter.

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.
  • evergreen: White tinged pink scented flowers among congested evergreen foliage.
  • feathery: The green feathery foliage grows rapidly; can stand crowding.
  • dense: The dense foliage of trees was always a major cause of anxiety.
  • luxuriant: The vigorous upright bush of medium height is well-clothed with luxuriant bright green foliage.
  • lush: They are very striking in flower with the contrast of textures against the lush foliage.

Modifies a noun

  • decoration: This print shows a type of foliage decoration based on ancient Roman examples.
  • plant: Carole will be planting a variety of hardy annual foliage plants to create a foliage border.

Noun used with modifier

  • autumn: Visiting in October, you should catch the end of the stunning autumn foliage.
  • jungle: I have to peek through the jungle foliage to see the village itself.
  • bronze: Named after his mother, it is now a popular bronze foliage choice.
  • silver: This is an excellent variety, cultivated for its mass of deeply divided, silver 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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