deciduous

Definition

Describing a part that falls off, or is shed, at a particular time or stage of development.

Etymology

From Latin dēciduus (“falling down or off”), from dēcidō (“to fall down”).

Example Sentences

• "In the Hippoidea there is generally the full series of 44 teeth, but the first premolar is often deciduous or wanting in the lower or in both jaws."
• ". Compare caducous."
• "a deciduous tree"

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