caducous

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Adjective caducous has 1 sense

caducous, shed - shed at an early stage of development; "most amphibians have caducous gills"; "the caducous calyx of a poppy"
Antonyms: persistent, lasting

Definitions from the Web

Caducous

Definition:

adj. (Botany) Falling off or dropping early, especially in reference to leaves or petals.

Senses:

Adjective (Botany) - Describes the characteristic of a plant part, typically leaves or petals, falling off or dropping early.

Examples:

1. The caducous petals of the dandelion started to fall as the wind blew gently.

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