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TOEFL BNC: 7292 COCA: 7345

foliage

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foliage /ˈfoʊlijɪʤ/ noun
foliage
/ˈfoʊlijɪʤ/
noun
Learner's definition of FOLIAGE
[noncount]
: the leaves of a plant or of many plants(植物的)枝叶,叶子
TOEFL BNC: 7292 COCA: 7345

foliage

noun

fo·​liage ˈfō-lē-ij How to pronounce foliage (audio)
 also  -lyij;
 nonstandard  ˈfō-lij,
nonstandard
ˈfȯi-lij How to pronounce foliage (audio)
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 How to pronounce foliage (audio)
 also  -lyijd;
 nonstandard  ˈfō-lijd
 nonstandard  ˈfȯi-
adjective
How do you pronounce foliage?: Usage Guide

The disyllabic pronunciation \ˈfō-lij\ is very common. Some commentators insist that foliage requires a trisyllabic pronunciation because of its spelling, but words of a similar pattern such as carriage and marriage do not fall under their prescription. The pronunciation \ˈfȯi-lij\ is disapproved because it suggests the transposition of the l and i in the spelling. It is not as common as \ˈfō-lij\ and may be associated with the nonstandard spelling foilage.

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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

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of foliage was in 1598
TOEFL BNC: 7292 COCA: 7345
foliage

noun

ADJECTIVEgreen綠色的葉子bright, dark顏色鮮亮的/顏色很深的葉子dense, heavy, lush, luxuriant, thick稠密的/厚實的/鬱鬱葱葱的/茂盛的/濃密的葉子dead枯葉evergreen常青樹葉spring, summer, etc.春天、夏季等的樹葉tropical熱帶植物variegated斑駁的葉子

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