FOLIAGE


Meaning of FOLIAGE in English

— foliaged , adj.

/foh"lee ij/ , n.

1. the leaves of a plant, collectively; leafage.

2. leaves in general.

3. the representation of leaves, flowers, and branches in painting, architectural ornament, etc.

[ 1400-50; late ME foilage fueillage, foillage, deriv. of feuille leaf; influenced by L folium FOLIUM. See FOIL 2 , -AGE ]

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