English Explanatory Dictionary

foliage

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The leaves of plants.
  2. Fall foliage.
  3. An architectural ornament representing foliage.

Pronunciation

/ˈfəʊliɪdʒ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-foliage.wav /ˈfoʊliɪd͡ʒ/

Word forms

foliage foliages foilage feuillage

Etymology

From earlier foilage, from Late Middle English ffoylage, from Middle French feuillage. The more recent form is influenced by Latin folium (“leaf”).

Synonyms

leafage

Derived words

foliaged foliage-gleaner foliage leaf foliagelike foliageous foliologist snowliage
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