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1. deciduous
adjective. ['ˌdɪˈsɪdʒuːəs'] (of plants and shrubs) shedding foliage at the end of the growing season.
Synonyms
- broad-leaved
- broadleaf
Antonyms
- coniferous
- half-evergreen
- semi-evergreen
Etymology
- deciduus (Latin)
- decido (Latin)
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Rhymes with Deciduous
- ambiguous
- arduous
- conspicuous
- contemptuous
- contiguous
- continuous
- disingenuous
- incongruous
- ingenuous
- innocuous
- promiscuous
- strenuous
- sumptuous
- tempestuous
- tumultuous
- vacuous
- virtuous
How do you pronounce deciduous?
Pronounce deciduous as ˌdɪˈsɪʤuəs.
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Sentences with deciduous
1. Adjective
The dry season is a good time for wildlife-watching, given the bareness of the deciduous forests.
2. deciduous
adjective. ['ˌdɪˈsɪdʒuːəs'] (of teeth, antlers, etc.) being shed at the end of a period of growth.
Synonyms
- shed
Antonyms
- cone-bearing
- evergreen plant
Etymology
- deciduus (Latin)
- decido (Latin)