CADUCOUS


Meaning of CADUCOUS in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ kə-ˈdü-kəs, -ˈdyü- ]

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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