deciduous
dɪˈsɪdʒuəs
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Definition of deciduous - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
plantTECH.shedding leaves annuallyTECH.
  • The deciduous tree loses its leaves every autumn..
broadleaf
2.
temporarynot permanent or lasting
  • The deciduous nature of these projects means frequent changes..
temporary transient
3.
sheddingTECH.describing parts that are shed after growthTECH.
  • Deer have deciduous antlers.
falling shedding
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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
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maple, a deciduous species with notable foliage, used for sweet sap
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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

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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  1. French:décidu, éphémère, ...
  2. German:laubabwerfend, vorübergehend, ...
  3. Italian:deciduo, ...
  4. Spanish:caducifolio, temporal, ...
  5. Portuguese:caducifólio, temporário, ...
  6. Chinese:落叶的, 临时的, ...
  7. Japanese:落葉性, 一時的, ...
  8. Arabic:مُتَسَاقِط الأَوْرَاق, مُؤَقَّت, ...
  9. Hebrew:נָשִׁיר, זְמַנִּי, ...
  10. Russian:лиственный, временный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:листопадний, недовговічний, ...
  12. Hindi:पर्णपाती, अस्थायी, ...
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