Foliage (Noun)
Meaning 1
The main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The lush foliage of the forest absorbed the sunlight and converted it into energy through photosynthesis.
- The tree's foliage was a vibrant green due to the high concentration of chlorophyll, which played a crucial role in photosynthesis.
- During the dry season, the plant's foliage wilted and transpiration rates decreased significantly to conserve water.
- The dense foliage of the tropical rainforest created a humid microclimate that supported the growth of a wide variety of plant species.
- The farmer carefully pruned the foliage of the crops to optimize transpiration rates and promote healthy growth.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Hyponyms
- Dentate Leaf
- Entire Leaf
- Runcinate Leaf
- Sporophyl
- Blade
- Leaflet
- Floral Leaf
- Crenate Leaf
- Emarginate Leaf
- Sporophyll
- Rosette
- Erose Leaf
- Scale Leaf
- Cataphyll
- Compound Leaf
- Parallel-veined Leaf
- Dandelion Green
- Leaf Blade
- Pad
- Lobed Leaf
- Scale
- Parted Leaf
- Simple Leaf
- Prickly-edged Leaf
- Betel Leaf
- Fig Leaf
- Verdure
- Betel
- Greenery
- Amplexicaul Leaf
- Frond
- Pitcher
- Serrate Leaf
Related Words
Meaning 2
(architecture) leaf-like architectural ornament.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The Gothic cathedral's stone carvings featured intricate foliage that added to its mystique and beauty.
- In the Renaissance era, architects favored the use of foliage in ornate facades and column capitals.
- The building's ornate facade boasted carved foliage in the shape of leaves and vines that wrapped around its columns.
- Gargoyles were often hidden amongst the foliage of Gothic architecture, watching over the cities below.
- Carved foliage was used to decorate the piers and vaults of the ancient church, reflecting the influence of the region's natural environment.