ˈfōl(ē)ij, -lyij noun
( -s )
Etymology: alteration (influenced by Latin folium ) of earlier fuellage, foillage, from Middle French fuellage, from fuelle, fueille, foille leaf + -age — more at foil
1. : the mass of leaves of a plant as produced in nature : leafage
a tree with handsome foliage
2. : a cluster of leaves, flowers, and branches
3. : a carved representation of leaves, flowers, and branches used for architectural ornamentation (as of capitals, friezes)