Meaning of the word deciduous in English
What does deciduous mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
deciduous
US /dɪˈsɪdʒ.u.əs/
UK /dɪˈsɪdʒ.u.əs/
Adjective
1.
shedding its leaves annually
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Oak and maple are common deciduous trees.
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The forest is mostly composed of deciduous species.
2.
denoting the first set of teeth in mammals, which fall out and are replaced by permanent teeth
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Children have twenty deciduous teeth.
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The deciduous teeth are eventually replaced by permanent ones.