exsuccous

/eks.suk.us/; /eks.suk.ɪs/

Definitions

1. adjective

describing leaves that have fallen off or are shed

“The forest floor was covered with exsuccous branches.”

2. noun

a leaf that has fallen off a tree

“The gardener carefully picked up an exsuccous leaf from the lawn.”

Synonyms

  • caducous
  • defoliated

Antonyms

  • evergreen
  • persistent