noun
- Plural of foliage; the leaves of a plant or tree, or leaves collectively.
Usage: Foliage is typically used as a mass noun (uncountable), so 'foliages' is less common but appears when referring to multiple distinct types or instances of leafy growth.
Examples
- The autumn foliages in New England display brilliant reds and oranges.
- Different foliages require varying amounts of sunlight and water.
- The dense foliages of the forest canopy blocked out most of the sunlight.
- Gardeners often compare the foliages of different plant species when designing landscapes.
- The painting captured the rich foliages of the tropical jungle.