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CADUCOUS

\kadjˈuːkəs], \kadjˈuːkəs], \k_a_d_j_ˈuː_k_ə_s]\

Definitions of CADUCOUS

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1920 - A practical medical dictionary.
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms.

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shed at an early stage of development; "most amphibians have caducous gills"; "the caducous calyx of a poppy"

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

Dropping off or disappearing early, as the calyx of a poppy, or the gills of a tadpole.

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
By Oddity Software

Dropping off or disappearing early, as the calyx of a poppy, or the gills of a tadpole.

1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
By Noah Webster.

Deciduous; in botany, falling early, noting the sepals or petals which fall before or at the time of flowering.

1920 - A practical medical dictionary.
By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop

Falling early, as a leaf; having a tendency to fall off.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

Parts that fall off very early, e.g. calyx.

1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms.
By Henderson, I. F.; Henderson, W. D.

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