foliage

FO'LIAGE, n. [L. folium, a leaf. See Foil.]

1. Leaves in general; as a tree of beautiful foliage.

2. A cluster of leaves, flowers and branches; particularly, the representation of leaves, flowers and branches, in architecture, intended to ornament and enrich capitals, friezes, pediments, &c.

FO'LIAGE, v.t. To work or to form into the representation of leaves.