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
  • Avoid placing plants directly near heating vents, beside radiators, or against cold window glass, where extreme temperature swings can stress foliage.
    — Colleen Sullivan, Martha Stewart, 21 July 2026
  • It’s backed by a mission-style silhouette tiled with an urn overflowing with foliage.
    — R. Daniel Foster, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026
Definition of foliage
Noun
  • Ticks typically hang out low to the ground, often on the tips of grass blades or vegetation.
    — Amanda Roome, The Conversation, 16 July 2026
  • And longer and more severe droughts and prolonged heat waves are resulting in drier vegetation.
    — Ava Berger, NPR, 16 July 2026
Definition of vegetation
Noun
  • On land, there are a handful of hiking trails and the Forked River Interpretive and Nature Center, which teaches about the area’s native flora and fauna.
    — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026
  • The mountain’s slopes, which reach practically to the sea, also host a wealth of flora and fauna, including endemic species.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
Definition of flora
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