indeciduous

[ in-di-sij-oo-uhs ]

adjective

, Botany.

1. not deciduous, as leaves.
2. (of trees) evergreen.

indeciduous

/ ˌɪndɪˈsɪdjʊəs /

adjective

1. (of leaves) not deciduous
2. a less common term for evergreen

Word History and Origins

Origin of indeciduous¹

First recorded in 1640–50; in- ³ + deciduous

Example Sentences

They are contrasted with the three first-mentioned legions of indeciduous animals, or Indeciduata.

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