deciduous in English dictionary

  • deciduous

    Meanings and definitions of "deciduous"

    • (biology) Describing a part that falls off, or is shed, at a particular time or stage of development.
    • (botany) Of or pertaining to trees which lose their leaves in winter or the dry season.
    • adjective
      (biology, anatomy)
      Describing a part that falls off, or is shed, at a particular time or stage of development.
    • adjective
      (botany)
      Of or pertaining to trees which lose their leaves in winter or the dry season.
    • adjective
      transitory, ephemeral, not lasting
    • describing a part that falls off, or is shed
    • of or pertaining to trees which lose their leaves in winter or the dry season
    • (Of plants) Shedding foliage at the end of the growing season, i.e. having green leaves only in spring and summer.
    • adjective
      (of plants and shrubs) shedding foliage at the end of the growing season
    • adjective
      (of teeth, antlers, etc.) being shed at the end of a period of growth; "deciduous teeth"

    Synonyms of "deciduous" in English dictionary

    shed, broad-leafed, broad-leaved are the top synonyms of "deciduous" in the English thesaurus.

    Antonyms of "deciduous" in English dictionary

    evergreen is the antonym of "deciduous" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of deciduous

    • deciduous ( not comparable)
    • deciduous (not comparable)
  • Deciduous

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