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deciduous definition

de·cidu·ous (dē sij′o̵̅o̅ əs)

adjective

  1. falling off or out at a certain season or stage of growth, as some leaves, antlers, insect wings, or milk teeth
  2. shedding leaves annually
  3. short-lived; temporary

Etymology: L deciduus < decidere, to fall off < de-, off, down + cadere, to fall: see case

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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