deciduous
Translation
shedding leaves annually
Examples
Oak trees are deciduous.
Oak trees are deciduous.
Most deciduous trees lose their leaves in autumn.
Most deciduous trees lose their leaves in autumn.
Grammar Patterns
((a/an)) deciduous ((noun)) (a noun) that sheds leaves annually Oak trees are deciduous.
Similar Words
Synonyms: temporary, transient (in a broader sense); Antonyms: evergreen, coniferous
Etymology
From Latin 'deciduus', from 'decidere' meaning 'to fall off', which comes from 'de-' (down) + 'cadere' (to fall).
Memory Tips
It sounds a bit like 'decide to fall'. The leaves 'decide' to fall off in autumn.