foliage

noun

fo·liage ˈfō-lē-ij How to pronounce foliage (audio)

also -lyij;

nonstandard ˈfō-lij,

nonstandard

ˈfȯi-lij

: a representation of leaves, flowers, and branches for architectural ornamentation

The doorframe was decorated with beautifully carved foliage.

: the aggregate of leaves of one or more plants

trees with colorful autumn foliage

: a cluster of leaves, flowers, and branches

A wreath of foliage adorned her front door.

foliaged

ˈfō-lē-ijd How to pronounce foliage (audio)

also -lyijd;

nonstandard ˈfō-lijd

nonstandard ˈfȯi-

adjective

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How Do You Pronounce foliage?

The English language has its share of common but disputed usages. One such example is the pronunciation of foliage as FOH-lij or, even more irksome to some, FOY-lij. The first of these two pronunciations, though frequently disparaged, is consistent with the pronunciation of the -iage ending in marriage and carriage, as well the less common but widely accepted pronunciation of verbiage as VER-bij. The second of these is often more fiercely denounced, in part because of its association with the nonstandard spelling foilage. Oddly enough, foliage traces back to Middle French foille ("leaf"), which is also the source of the English word foil (as in "aluminum foil"). When adopted by Middle English speakers, foil originally meant "leaf."

Example Sentences

a tree with pretty foliage the thick green foliage of the jungle

Recent Examples on the Web Featuring everything from fall foliage and bright berries to small pumpkins and mini pinecones, there's a wreath for every door.

Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2022 Complete with plant nutrients, a soil scoop, a plant brush for dusting foliage and precision tweezers for trimming, this box set is a must for any proud plant parent.

Corinne Sullivan, Good Housekeeping, 7 Sep. 2022 Create visual interest with a mixture of foliage and flowers such as water lilies.

Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2022 Variety has dark wine-red foliage and pinkish flower fluffs.

Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2022 Megan Sims reports the work is expected to include new benches, planters, foliage and lighting.

Mike Rose, cleveland, 10 Aug. 2022 The foliage and fauna that have offered many peace have been in development for decades.

Vincent T. Davis, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Aug. 2022 Several selections from the Jatropha genus, commonly referred to as jatropha, are grown locally and all can become small treelike plants with evergreen foliage and terminal clusters of reddish blooms.

Tom Maccubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 30 July 2022 Herbaceous perennials are pushing up mounds of fresh, green foliage and piles of blooms.

Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 15 July 2022 See More

单词	foliage
释义	foliage noun fo·liage ˈfō-lē-ij also -lyij; nonstandard ˈfō-lij, nonstandard ˈfȯi-lij 1 : a representation of leaves, flowers, and branches for architectural ornamentation The doorframe was decorated with beautifully carved foliage. 2 : the aggregate of leaves of one or more plants trees with colorful autumn foliage 3 : a cluster of leaves, flowers, and branches A wreath of foliage adorned her front door. foliaged ˈfō-lē-ijd also -lyijd; nonstandard ˈfō-lijd nonstandard ˈfȯi- adjective Did you know? How Do You Pronounce foliage? The English language has its share of common but disputed usages. One such example is the pronunciation of foliage as FOH-lij or, even more irksome to some, FOY-lij. The first of these two pronunciations, though frequently disparaged, is consistent with the pronunciation of the -iage ending in marriage and carriage, as well the less common but widely accepted pronunciation of verbiage as VER-bij. The second of these is often more fiercely denounced, in part because of its association with the nonstandard spelling foilage. Oddly enough, foliage traces back to Middle French foille ("leaf"), which is also the source of the English word foil (as in "aluminum foil"). When adopted by Middle English speakers, foil originally meant "leaf." Synonyms flora green greenery herbage leafage vegetation verdure See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences a tree with pretty foliage the thick green foliage of the jungle Recent Examples on the Web Featuring everything from fall foliage and bright berries to small pumpkins and mini pinecones, there's a wreath for every door. Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2022 Complete with plant nutrients, a soil scoop, a plant brush for dusting foliage and precision tweezers for trimming, this box set is a must for any proud plant parent. Corinne Sullivan, Good Housekeeping, 7 Sep. 2022 Create visual interest with a mixture of foliage and flowers such as water lilies. Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2022 Variety has dark wine-red foliage and pinkish flower fluffs. Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2022 Megan Sims reports the work is expected to include new benches, planters, foliage and lighting. Mike Rose, cleveland, 10 Aug. 2022 The foliage and fauna that have offered many peace have been in development for decades. Vincent T. Davis, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Aug. 2022 Several selections from the Jatropha genus, commonly referred to as jatropha, are grown locally and all can become small treelike plants with evergreen foliage and terminal clusters of reddish blooms. Tom Maccubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 30 July 2022 Herbaceous perennials are pushing up mounds of fresh, green foliage and piles of blooms. Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 15 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle French fuellage, from foille leaf — more at foil entry 2 First Known Use 1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing foliage foliage plant foliage plant Kids Definition foliage noun fo·li·age ˈfō-lē-ij : the leaves of a plant foliage noun as in vegetation green leaves or plants decided the office needed more foliage and bought a few plants Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance vegetation flora greenery herbage green leafage grassland undergrowth prairie verdure underbrush
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foliage

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