caducous, shed
(adjective) shed at an early stage of development; “most amphibians have caducous gills”; “the caducous calyx of a poppy”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
caducous (comparative more caducous, superlative most caducous)
(biology) Of a part of an organism, disappearing in the normal course of development.
(botany) Tending to fall early.
Source: Wiktionary
Ca*du"cous, Etym: [L. caducus falling, inclined to fall, fr. cadere to fall. See Cadence.] (Bot. & Zoöl.)
Definition: Dropping off or disappearing early, as the calyx of a poppy, or the gills of a tadpole.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
16 May 2025
(adjective) marked by columniation having free columns in porticoes either at both ends or at both sides of a structure
Decaffeinated coffee is not caffeine-free. Studies from the National Institute of Health (US) have shown that virtually all decaf coffee types contain caffeine. A 236-ml (8-oz) cup of decaf coffee contains up to 7 mg of caffeine, whereas a regular cup provided 70-140 mg.
