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deciduous definition
de·cidu·ous (dē sij′o̵̅o̅ əs)
adjective
- falling off or out at a certain season or stage of growth, as some leaves, antlers, insect wings, or milk teeth
- shedding leaves annually
- short-lived; temporary
Etymology: L deciduus < decidere, to fall off < de-, off, down + cadere, to fall: see case
Related Forms:
- deciduously de·cid′u·ously adverb
- deciduousness de·cid′u·ous·ness noun
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