foliage

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
  2. noun (architecture) leaf-like architectural ornament

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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Synonyms

leaf, leafage

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