Synonyms of deciduous

Adjective


1. deciduous (vs. evergreen), broadleaf, broad-leafed, broad-leaved

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

2. deciduous, caducous (vs. persistent), shed

usage: (of teeth, antlers, etc.) being shed at the end of a period of growth; "deciduous teeth"

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Definition and meaning of deciduous (Dictionary)