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Deciduous

Falling off, or subject to fall or be shed, at a certain season, or a certain stage or interval of growth, as leaves (except of evergreens) in autumn, or as parts of animals, such as hair, teeth, antlers, etc.; also, shedding leaves or parts at certain seasons, stages, or intervals; as, deciduous trees; the deciduous membrane.

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Broad-leafed 84% connected

Having broad, or relatively broad, leaves.

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Broad-leafed 84% connected

Having broad, or relatively broad, leaves.

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Broad-leaved 84% connected

Alt. of Broad-leafed

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Broad-leaved 84% connected

Alt. of Broad-leafed

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Broadleaf 84% connected

A tree (Terminalia latifolia) of Jamaica, the wood of which is used for boards, scantling, shingles, etc; -- sometimes called the almond tree, from t…

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Broadleaf 84% connected

A tree (Terminalia latifolia) of Jamaica, the wood of which is used for boards, scantling, shingles, etc; -- sometimes called the almond tree, from t…

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Caducous 84% connected

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

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Caducous 84% connected

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

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Shed 84% connected

A slight or temporary structure built to shade or shelter something; a structure usually open in front; an outbuilding; a hut; as, a wagon shed; a wo…

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Shed 84% connected

A slight or temporary structure built to shade or shelter something; a structure usually open in front; an outbuilding; a hut; as, a wagon shed; a wo…

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Evergreen 94% connected

Remaining unwithered through the winter, or retaining unwithered leaves until the leaves of the next year are expanded, as pines cedars, hemlocks, an…

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Evergreen 94% connected

Remaining unwithered through the winter, or retaining unwithered leaves until the leaves of the next year are expanded, as pines cedars, hemlocks, an…

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