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Definition of foliage

foliage

/ˈfoʊliɪdʒ/
Adjective:foliaged
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foliage Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The leaves of a plant or of many plants collectively.

Example

"Tourists flock to New England every autumn to admire the vibrant red and gold foliage."

2

An ornamental representation of leaves, flowers, and branches used in architecture and the decorative arts.

Example

"The stone capitals of the cathedral columns were intricately carved with medieval foliage."

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• Nearby Words

foldout
foldup
foley
foliage
foliaged
folic
folio

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French 'fueillage', from Old French 'fueille' (leaf), which derives from Latin 'folia', the plural of 'folium' (leaf). The spelling was altered in the 17th century under the direct influence of the Latin root.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Foliage. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/foliage
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