perichdria

/pərɪˈkɔːrɪə/

Definitions

1. noun

a phenomenon or process in which plants shed their leaves in autumn, as a natural part of their life cycle.

“The changing colors and perichoria of the trees in the forest were a breathtaking sight.”

Synonyms

  • autumnal shedding
  • leaf fall

Antonyms

  • continuous growth
  • evergreen