leafage

noun

ˈlē-fij How to pronounce leafage (audio)
Definition of leafagenext
as in foliage
green leaves or plants the springtime leafage enveloping the park makes it seem much more private

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  1. foliage
  2. vegetation
  3. flora
Noun
  • Other pests that cause foliage stippling include mites, thrips, and leafhoppers, but with azaleas, lace bugs are the typical culprit.
    — Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Check the plant’s foliage for pests occasionally, paying particular attention to the undersides of leaves, where spider mites, scale and aphids like to hide.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of foliage
Noun
  • Camels, many belonging to Touareg nomads, grazed on sparse patches of vegetation.
    — Heather Richardson, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Depending on your yard’s condition, renovation may involve killing existing vegetation, correcting the soil, improving drainage, and planting a more suitable grass variety.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of vegetation
Noun
  • Down the hallway inside the black box theater, a light installation by Studio GUMGUM glowed like radioactive flora.
    — Laura Regensdorf, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Ureaplasma can’t be fully eliminated or prevented, but it can be managed by maintaining healthy vaginal flora.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of flora
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“Leafage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leafage. Accessed 5 Nov. 2026.

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