deciduous — shedding leaves annually; falling off or shed at a particular season or stage of growth
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: shedding leaves annually; falling off or shed at a particular season or stage of growth
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈsɪdʒuəs/
Korean meaning: 매년 잎이 떨어지는; 특정 계절이나 성장 단계에서 떨어지는
Korean pronunciation: 디-시-듀-어스 (강세: 시)
Example Sentences
- Unlike evergreen trees, deciduous trees throw a colorful farewell party every autumn before going to sleep.
- Children's deciduous teeth are nature's way of giving them a practice round before the permanent set.
- The deciduous forest creates a natural carpet of gold and red each fall.
deciduous
ADJECTIVE//dɪˈsɪdʒuəs//
shedding leaves annually; falling off or shed at a particular season or stage of growth
Trees shedding leaves seasonally
Under deciduous trees, the botanist remains assiduous.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'decidere(떨어지다)'에서 유래되었습니다. 나뭇잎이 계절에 따라 '결정적으로' 떨어지는 모습을 표현한 단어입니다.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Unlike evergreen trees, deciduous trees throw a colorful farewell party every autumn before going to sleep.”
“Children's deciduous teeth are nature's way of giving them a practice round before the permanent set.”
“The deciduous forest creates a natural carpet of gold and red each fall.”
“Deciduous plants are the ultimate minimalists - they declutter annually!”
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