Deciduous \dih-SIJ-oo-uhs\ adjective
1. Falling off or shed at a particular season, stage of growth, etc.
2. Shedding the leaves annually, as certain trees and shrubs.
3. Not permanent; transitory.
Origin:
Deciduous derives from the Latin
dēciduus, "tending to fall."
Published on July 11, 2011 06:34