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Definition of deciduous - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
plantTECH. shedding leaves annuallyTECH.
- The deciduous tree loses its leaves every autumn..
2.
temporarynot permanent or lasting
- The deciduous nature of these projects means frequent changes..
3.
sheddingTECH. describing parts that are shed after growthTECH.
- Deer have deciduous antlers.
Expressions with deciduous
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type of holly plant that loses its leaves annually
The deciduous holly brightens the garden even in winter..
forest with trees shedding leaves seasonally
The deciduous forest is vibrant in autumn.
temporary tooth in young mammals replaced by a permanent one
A deciduous tooth falls out as the child grows.
tree that drops all its leaves once each year
The maple is a common deciduous tree in this region.
Origin of deciduous
Latin, deciduus (falling off) + -ous (full of)
Terms with deciduous included in their meaning
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food
hard brown edible nut from a deciduous tree eaten roasted
canadian symbol
maple, a deciduous species with notable foliage, used for sweet sap
timber
wood of a tall, strong deciduous tree used for furniture
botany
deciduous tree with edible nuts
tree
deciduous tree grown for its nuts
plant
deciduous shrub of the genus Ribes bearing currants
nature
leaves of deciduous trees that change color in autumn
botany
any deciduous tree of the genus Carya
linden tree
deciduous tree of the genus Tilia
ornamental plant
deciduous shrub with pinkish flowers and bristly fruit
nature
hardwood from a large deciduous tree common in western North America
geology
soil in temperate regions under deciduous forests
gardening
deciduous shrub used for hedges and landscaping
botany
deciduous shrub known for its acid red fruit
material
wood from a tall deciduous tree used for making furniture
botany
deciduous shrub with edible blueish berries
botany
deciduous tree with heart-shaped leaves and fragrant flowers
woodworking
soft pale timber from a deciduous tree used for carving
nature
wood from a tall, fast-growing deciduous tree
tree
deciduous tree of the genus Populus
plant
deciduous tree with silvery-white bark native to Europe and Asia
nature
deciduous tree native to Europe, Castanea sativa
botany
deciduous shrub with small white berries
gardening
deciduous shrub cultivated for winter blooms
Examples of deciduous in a sentence
The garden features many deciduous shrubs. The deciduous leaves fall every autumn. These deciduous trends are hard to follow. The plant produces deciduous leaves each spring. These deciduous structures fall away after maturity.
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- French:décidu, éphémère, ...
- German:laubabwerfend, vorübergehend, ...
- Italian:deciduo, ...
- Spanish:caducifolio, temporal, ...
- Portuguese:caducifólio, temporário, ...
- Chinese:落叶的, 临时的, ...
- Japanese:落葉性, 一時的, ...
- Arabic:مُتَسَاقِط الأَوْرَاق, مُؤَقَّت, ...
- Hebrew:נָשִׁיר, זְמַנִּי, ...
- Russian:лиственный, временный, ...
- Ukrainian:листопадний, недовговічний, ...
- Hindi:पर्णपाती, अस्थायी, ...
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