as in foliage
green leaves or plants
the springtime leafage enveloping the park makes it seem much more private
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Noun
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Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Battalion Chief Victoria Byrd said the blaze was challenging to reach because of heavy foliage and a privacy wall leaving firefighters with only one entry point.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
8 Nov. 2025 -
Before dropping, foliage turns orange, red, burgundy, and purple.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Native vegetation, not brick-and-mortar structures, could have anchored the park, serving as an education site for visitors to engage with native plants and animals, O’Keefe said.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Nov. 2025
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Timber, litter and understory vegetation are the main fuels driving this fire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The reserve is dedicated to reforesting native flora and preserving vital wildlife corridors.—
Lily Bunker,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Nov. 2025
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Her role will focus on the preservation of the site’s flora and fauna and on developing public programming within its gardens.—
Fiona Sinclair Scott,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Leafage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leafage. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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