CADUCOUS


Meaning of CADUCOUS in English

adj.

Pronunciation: k ə - ' dü-k ə s, - ' dyü-

Function: adjective

Etymology: Latin caducus tending to fall, transitory, from cadere to fall ― more at CHANCE

Date: 1808

: falling off easily or before the usual time ― used especially of floral organs

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