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leafage

noun

ˈlē-fij

Definition of leafage

as in foliage

green leaves or plants the springtime leafage enveloping the park makes it seem much more private

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Catmint is excellent for deterring deer as the aromatic and irregular foliage blooms without much maintenance.

— Steve Bender, Southern Living, 7 July 2026
Dogfighting males showed more highly convoluted trajectories and were more likely to be viewed against a background of foliage or the ground.

— Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 7 July 2026

Definition of foliage

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Goats are great at munching up unwanted vegetation; however, if they aren’t introduced immediately, the goats are no match.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Big bluegills fight hard, and hauling them out of sunken trees or thick vegetation on light tackle takes real skill.

— Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 9 July 2026

Definition of vegetation

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The shrinekeeper greets bar patrons, gives them nicknames, will learn to recognize regulars, plays games of chess alone and with guests, and accepts tips that manifest into permanent flora or small totems within the microcosm of the work.

— Gabriella Angeleti, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026
Born on a farm in Maine, and instructed in local flora by an aunt, Butler availed herself of science classes at the University of Minnesota and went on to become a renowned phycologist.

— The New Yorker, New Yorker, 4 July 2026

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