deciduous

UK /dɪˈsɪd͡ʒ.ʊ.əs/ US /dɪˈsɪd͡ʒ.u.əs/

adj 3

Collocations

ADJ.

beautiful, eastern, full, premolar

DECIDUOUS + NOUN

forest, forests, tree, trees

PREP.

in, in, with

ADV.

often

adj

Describing a part that falls off, or is shed, at a particular time or stage of development.

In the Hippoidea there is generally the full series of 44 teeth, but the first premolar is often deciduous or wanting in the lower or in both jaws.

Of or pertaining to trees which lose their leaves in winter or the dry season.

. Compare caducous.

a deciduous tree

Transitory, ephemeral, not lasting.

In the Hippoidea there is generally the full series of 44 teeth, but the first premolar is often deciduous or wanting in the lower or in both jaws.

Wiktionary

. Compare caducous.

Wiktionary

a deciduous tree

Wiktionary

The sunny side of the hill is full of deciduous trees.

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We saw a beautiful orchid with deciduous leaves.

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The teak is a deciduous tree that can grow to a height of 40 metres.

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i Register

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