FOLIAGE - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Noun

(architecture) leaf-like architectural ornament

Synonyms

Leaf, Foliage, Leafage, Foliation

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "foliage" comes from Middle French feuillage, which comes from Middle English ffoylage.

🔗 Related Words

foilage – A related word in the same word family.

🧩 Fun Fact

French spelling conventions explain many of English's 'silent letters' and irregular spellings.

➡️ Words that Start with FO

Foolish Forfeiting Four-spot Foliates Footle Foretokens Foraging Formularizing Formalization Foxtrot Forgather Foveas

Words that End with GE ⬅️

Fosterage Free-range Freightage Fridge Fringe Gamboge Garage Garbage Gauge Gavage George Horologe