Foliage definition

fōlē-ĭj, fōlĭj

noun

Foliage is defined as plant or tree leaves.

An example of foliage is all of the leaves that are on the trees that change color in the fall.

noun

An ornamental representation of leaves, stems, and flowers, especially in architecture.

noun

Leaves, as of a plant or tree; mass of leaves; leafage.

noun

Plant leaves, especially tree leaves, considered as a group.

noun

A cluster of leaves.

noun

(Short for:) Fall foliage.

noun

noun

A decoration consisting of a representation of leaves, branches, flowers, etc.

noun

Other Word Forms

Singular:

foliage

Plural:

foliages

Alteration (influenced by Latin folium leaf) of Middle English foilage from Old French foillage from foille leaf foil²

From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
From Late Middle English foilage, from Middle French feuillage. The more recent form is influenced by the Latin etymon folium.

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