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deciduous

/dɪˈsɪd͡ʒ.u.əs/ adjective C1
  1. Describing a part that falls off, or is shed, at a particular time or stage of development.
  2. Of or pertaining to trees which lose their leaves in winter or the dry season. · . Compare caducous.· a deciduous tree
  3. Transitory, ephemeral, not lasting. (figuratively)
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