foliage
Pronunciation: /ˈfəʊliɪdʒ/
The English word “foliage” has 2 meanings listed here.
noun
- The leaves of plants.
- An architectural ornament representing foliage.
Etymology
From earlier foilage, from Late Middle English ffoylage, from Middle French feuillage. The more recent form is influenced by Latin folium (“leaf”).
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