Foliage
[foh-lee-ij] /ˈfoʊ li ɪdʒ/
noun
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.
/ˈfəʊlɪɪdʒ/
noun
1.
the green leaves of a plant
2.
sprays of leaves used for decoration
3.
an ornamental leaflike design
n.
mid-15c., from Middle French feuillage, from Old French feuille “leaf” (see foil (n.)). The form has altered by influence of Latin folium.
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