Foliage

Word FOLIAGE
Character 7
Hyphenation fo li age
Pronunciations /ˈfəʊliɪdʒ/

Definitions and meanings of "Foliage"

What do we mean by foliage?

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

A cluster of leaves. noun

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

Leaves in general; especially, growing leaves, collectively, in their natural form and condition. noun

A cluster of leaves, flowers, and branches; particularly, in architecture, the more or less conventionalized representation of leaves, flowers, and branches used to ornament and enrich capitals, friezes, pediments, etc. noun

Leaves, collectively, as produced or arranged by nature; leafage. noun

A cluster of leaves, flowers, and branches; especially, the representation of leaves, flowers, and branches, in architecture, intended to ornament and enrich capitals, friezes, pediments, etc. noun

Any plant cultivated for the beauty of its leaves, as many kinds of Begonia and Coleus. noun

To adorn with foliage or the imitation of foliage; to form into the representation of leaves. transitive verb

The leaves of plants. noun

An architectural ornament representing foliage. noun

(architecture) leaf-like architectural ornament noun

The main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants noun

The leaves of plants.

(short for) Fall foliage.

An architectural ornament representing foliage.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Foliage

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The word "foliage" in example sentences

They thrive in conditions from dry to shady woodland soil, and their foliage is semi-evergreen, so they hold their place in the garden overwinter. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Like just about everything else in the Centennial State, Colorado has transformed fall foliage from a sedentary activity into active outdoor adventure. ❋ Joe Yogerst (2010)

Its bright yellow foliage is evergreen and a nice pop of color in the winter garden. ❋ Unknown (2010)

I've used soapy water, ProTek, a citrus extract that repels insects, and diatomaceous earth applied while the foliage is wet. ❋ Unknown (2010)

In October, the foliage is dulled a little but still lush, and pepped up by the cardinal vine, a feathery companion with tiny star blossoms. ❋ Adrian Higgins (2010)

The foliage is exceptional as well, a very dark shade of green that looks almost charcoal from a distance. ❋ Unknown (2009)

But a campaign to save the 50ft tree, also known as a Chilean Pine, has been launched by residents, who insist the prickly foliage is not likely to present the same risk of spreading infectious diseases as a discarded syringe. ❋ Not A Sheep (2008)

The idea of killer foliage is a relatively untapped sub-genre and the potential is huge. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Any kind of yellow-green foliage is like a spotlight — it immediately attracts your eye. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Variagated foliage is striking and a great way to add some pizazz to your garden. ❋ Unknown (2008)

I've had pine honey and pine nuts, but didn't know the actual foliage is edible. ❋ Laurie Constantino (2008)

Fall -- The Finger Lakes are not as far north as the Adirondacks, but the degree of color change in the fall foliage is impressive nonetheless. ❋ Unknown (2007)

The foliage is greenish blue and has flowers that resemble pea flowers. ❋ Unknown (2006)

A Cape buffalo collides with a tree and dies of a broken neck, a giraffe gets hit by lightning, a sparrowhawk gets stuck in foliage while pursuing a passerine ... that sort of thing. ❋ Darren Naish (2006)

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