Foliage
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈfəʊliɪdʒ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Foliage is a noun meaning The leaves of plants.
Meaning
The leaves of plants.
More Meanings
- (short for) Fall foliage.
- An architectural ornament representing foliage.
Example Sentences
Breezes blowing from beds of iris quickened her breath with their perfume; she saw the tufted lilacs sway in the wind, and the streamers of mauve-tinted wistaria swinging, all a-glisten with golden bees; she saw a crimson cardinal winging through the foliage, and amorous tanagers flashing like scarlet flames athwart the pines.
Word Forms
- foliages
Synonyms for foliage
Depending on context, synonyms include leafage, foliation, leaf.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include foliation, leaf, leafage, foliar, tree, evergreen.
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