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foliage

3 synonyms and 0 antonyms for foliage, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Noun — The leaves of plants and trees, collectively.

Synonyms

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Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

Rare, literary or technical

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How to use foliage

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dense foliage fall foliage lush foliage

Etymology

From Middle French feuillage, ultimately from Latin folium ("leaf").

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Frequently asked questions

What does “foliage” mean?

The word “foliage” means the leaves of plants and trees, collectively. In plain terms, leaves in general, especially as a mass covering trees and plants.

How do you pronounce “foliage”?

“Foliage” is pronounced FOH-lee-ihj (/ˈfoʊliɪd͡ʒ/ in IPA).

How do you use “foliage” in a sentence?

Here is “foliage” used in a sentence: “The dense foliage blocked most of the sunlight from reaching the forest floor.”

What part of speech is “foliage”?

“Foliage” is a noun.

Where does the word “foliage” come from?

The word “foliage” comes from Latin. From Middle French feuillage, ultimately from Latin folium ("leaf").

Is “foliage” a common word?

“Foliage” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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