word
deciduous
dih-SID-yoo-us
dɪˈsɪdjuəsListen
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Syllable breakdown
deciduous
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Dictionary meaning
Of a tree or shrub: shedding its leaves annually.
History and origin
Latin — 'deciduus' (falling down).
Examples
- Oak, beech, and ash are all deciduous trees common in British woodland.
Common mispronunciations
dee-SID-yoo-usdih-SID-jus
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