"semideciduous" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: From semi- + deciduous. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|semi|deciduous}} semi- + deciduous Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} semideciduous (not comparable)
  1. (botany) Describing plants that lose their leaves for a short time (as new leaves begin to grow) Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Botany Synonyms: semi-deciduous
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