ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

  1. (short for) Fall foliage.
  2. 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

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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