deciduous
adjective
de·cid·u·ous
di-ˈsi-jə-wəs 
-jü-əs
1
biology
: falling off or shed seasonally or at a certain stage of development in the life cycle
deciduous leaves
deciduous scales
2
biology
a
: having deciduous parts
maples, birches, and other deciduous trees
deciduous dentition
b
: having the dominant plants deciduous
a deciduous forest
3
: ephemeral
There is much that is deciduous in books …—
J. R. Lowell
J. R. Lowell
deciduousness
noun
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Examples of deciduous in a Sentence
the bare branches of a deciduous tree in winter
he chose not to fret about the deciduous discomforts of his existence
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Leaves that cling to deciduous trees, or rustle in heaps at their trunks, make do with subtle shades of brown.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 7 Nov. 2024
For those who have very large properties (5-plus acres) with a large quantity of deciduous trees that drop a lot of leaves, walk-behind blowers are great machines, says Daly.
—Sandi Schwartz, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2024
This is especially advantageous for deciduous trees and shrubs, which divert energy away from foliage to concentrate on underground growth.
—Tammy Sons, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Located in both North Carolina and Tennessee, the park is home to around 100 species of native trees, most of which are deciduous.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2024
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Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 7 Nov. 2024
For those who have very large properties (5-plus acres) with a large quantity of deciduous trees that drop a lot of leaves, walk-behind blowers are great machines, says Daly.
—Sandi Schwartz, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2024
This is especially advantageous for deciduous trees and shrubs, which divert energy away from foliage to concentrate on underground growth.
—Tammy Sons, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Located in both North Carolina and Tennessee, the park is home to around 100 species of native trees, most of which are deciduous.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2024
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“Deciduous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deciduous. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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deciduous
adjective
de·cid·u·ous
di-ˈsij-ə-wəs
1
: falling off (as at the end of a growing period or stage of development)
antlers are deciduous
deciduous leaves
2
: having deciduous parts or members with deciduous parts
deciduous trees
a deciduous forest
Medical Definition
deciduous
adjective
de·cid·u·ous
di-ˈsij-ə-wəs
1
: falling off or shed at a certain stage in the life cycle
2
: having deciduous parts
a deciduous dentition
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