DECIDUOUS
Dictionary entry overview: What does deciduous mean? • DECIDUOUS (adjective)
The adjective DECIDUOUS has 2 senses:
1. (of plants and shrubs) shedding foliage at the end of the growing season
2. (of teeth, antlers, etc.) being shed at the end of a period of growth
Familiarity information: DECIDUOUS used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
• DECIDUOUS (adjective)
Meaning:
(of plants and shrubs) shedding foliage at the end of the growing season
Similar:
broad-leafed; broad-leaved; broadleaf (having relatively broad rather than needlelike or scalelike leaves)
Domain category:
flora; plant; plant life (a living organism lacking the power of locomotion)
Antonym:
evergreen ((of plants and shrubs) bearing foliage throughout the year)
Meaning:
(of teeth, antlers, etc.) being shed at the end of a period of growth
Context example:
deciduous teeth
Similar:
caducous; shed (shed at an early stage of development)
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