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foliage

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/ˈfoʊliɪdʒ/ · fo-li-age

the leaves of a plant or tree, considered collectively.

Meanings

nounformal

the leaves of a plant or tree, considered collectively.

پودے یا درخت کے پتے، جن کو ایک ساتھ دیکھا جائے۔

پتے

patte

Synonyms

leavesvegetationgreeneryپتےپودوں کا ہارسبزہ

Antonyms

barrendevoiddenudedکھوکھلاخالیعریاں

Common Collocations

  • dense foliage
  • lush foliage
  • autumn foliage

Example Sentences

The garden was filled with vibrant foliage.

باغ بھرپور پتے سے بھرا ہوا تھا۔

Bag bharpoor patte se bhara hua tha.

In autumn, the foliage turns beautiful shades of red and orange.

خزاں میں، پتے سرخ اور نارنجی رنگ میں خوبصورت ہو جاتے ہیں۔

Khawaan mein, patte surkh aur narangi rang mein khoobsurat ho jate hain.

The wildlife thrives in areas with lush foliage.

جنگلی حیات سرسبز پتوں والے علاقوں میں پھلتی پھولتی ہے۔

Jangli hayaat sarsabz patton wale ilaqon mein phulti phoolti hai.

Easily Confused With

foliage vs foliage:Both refer to leaves collectively but foliage is more commonly used for decorative or aesthetic contexts.

Word Family

leaf
nounپتہ
foliated
adjectiveپتّہ دار

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'foliage' like 'foli-' for 'leaf'.

Picture a lush green forest full of vibrant leaves.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

آئی بہار میں خوشبو اور پتے کھل گئے ہیں، ہر باغ کا منظر آج دلکش ہے۔

Aayi bahar mein khushboo aur patte khil gaye hain, Har bagh ka manzar aaj dilkash hai.

With spring, the fragrance and leaves have bloomed, Every garden's view is charming today.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

پتے تو سب کو ڈھانپ لیتے ہیں مگر پھل کم آتے ہیں۔

Patte to sab ko dhaanp lete hain magar phal kam aate hain.

Leaves cover all but fruits are few.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "folium" — leaf

First known use: 16th century

The word 'foliage' comes from the Latin word 'folium', meaning leaf. It was adopted into English in the 16th century, used to refer to the leaves of plants collectively.