Pronunciation: /dɪˈsɪdʒuəs/
noun a deciduous tree or plant
A1 Deciduous trees lose their leaves in the fall.
A2 I prefer the beauty of deciduous forests over evergreen ones.
B1 The changing colors of deciduous leaves in autumn are stunning.
B2 The deciduous trees in the park provide shade in the summer.
C1 The biology class discussed the differences between deciduous and coniferous trees.
C2 The deciduous forests of New England are famous for their vibrant foliage in the fall.
adjective shedding its leaves annually
A1 Deciduous trees lose their leaves in the autumn.
A2 I prefer deciduous trees because they change with the seasons.
B1 The deciduous forest is home to a variety of wildlife.
B2 The deciduous trees in the park create a beautiful canopy in the summer.
C1 The deciduous trees in the area provide important habitat for migratory birds.
C2 The conservation efforts have helped protect the deciduous forests from deforestation.
formal The deciduous trees in the park shed their leaves in the autumn.
informal I love how the deciduous trees look in the fall when their leaves change color.
slang Check out those leaf-dropping trees, they're deciduous!
figurative Just like the deciduous trees shed their leaves, we must let go of things that no longer serve us.
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