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caducous

Pronunciation: /kəˈdjuːkəs/

Definition of caducous

adjective

chiefly Botany
  • (of an organ or part) easily detached and shed at an early stage: poppies have caducous sepals that are shed after the bud has opened

Origin:

late 17th century (in the sense 'epileptic'): from Latin caducus 'liable to fall' (from cadere 'to fall') + -ous

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