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Deciduous Definition & Meaning

deciduous
adjective
  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; "deciduous teeth"

"Deciduous" in song lyrics

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  • "My style is ridiculous, you stay deciduous"
    The Rodentz f/ Tai Fiyah — What U Know About
  • "drought deciduous"
    AOL — AOL
  • "definition of drought deciduous"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does deciduous mean?
(of plants and shrubs) shedding foliage at the end of the growing season (of teeth, antlers, etc.) being shed at the end of a period of growth; "deciduous teeth"
What part of speech is deciduous?
Deciduous is an adjective.
How many definitions does deciduous have?
Deciduous has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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