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caducous



ca·du·cous [ kə-ˈdü-kəs]



caducous   
adjective

Definition of caducous

: falling off easily or before the usual time —used especially of floral organs



First Known Use of caducous

1775, in the meaning defined above



History and Etymology for caducous

Latin caducus tending to fall, transitory, from cadere to fall — more at chance



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