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deciduous

de·ci·duous

UK/dɪˈsɪd͡ʒ.ʊ.əs/ US/dɪˈsɪd͡ʒ.u.əs/ uncommon

adjective

1.

(of plants and shrubs) shedding foliage at the end of the growing season

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2.

(of teeth, antlers, etc.) being shed at the end of a period of growth

  • “deciduous teeth”
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Phrases

  • deciduous camellia
  • deciduous holly
  • deciduous tooth
  • deciduous winterberry

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