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caducous

The correct spelling is caducous.

How to pronounce caducous

adjective

IPA: /kəˈdjuːkəs/

Say it like: Cad-uco-ws

The correct spelling is caducous. Of a part of an organism, disappearing in the normal course of development. For example: "caducous leaves"

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caducous leaves

Definition

adjective

  1. 1.Of a part of an organism, disappearing in the normal course of development.
  2. 2.Tending to fall early.

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