Synonyms of the word

deciduous

• adj. (biology, anatomy) Describing a part that falls off, or is shed, at a particular time or stage of development.
• adj. (botany) Of or pertaining to trees which lose their leaves in winter or the dry season.
• adj. transitory, ephemeral, not lasting.

broad-leaved

• adj. Having relatively broad leaves.

broadleaf

• adj. Used to define a type of tree: having broad and flat, often deciduous leaves as opposed to having needles.
• adj. Used in the name of a plant or tree: having especially broad leaves.
• n. A tree (Terminalia latifolia, now Terminalia catappa) of Jamaica.
• n. A type of tobacco having broad leaves, used for making cigars.

caducous

• adj. (biology) Of a part of an organism, disappearing in the normal course of development.
• adj. (botany) Tending to fall early.

shed

• v. (transitive, obsolete, Britain, dialectal) To part, separate or divide.
• v. (transitive, intransitive) To part with, separate from, leave off; cast off, let fall, be divested of.
• v. (transitive, archaic) To pour; to make flow.
• v. (transitive) To allow to flow or fall.
• v. (transitive) To radiate, cast, give off (light); see also shed light on.
• v. (obsolete, transitive) To pour forth, give off, impart.
• v. (obsolete, intransitive) To fall in drops; to pour.
• v. To sprinkle; to intersperse; to cover.
• v. (weaving) To divide, as the warp threads, so as to form a shed, or passageway, for the shuttle.
• n. (weaving) An area between upper and lower warp yarns through which the weft is woven.
• n. (obsolete) A distinction or dividing-line.
• n. (obsolete) A parting in the hair.
• n. (obsolete) The top of the head.
• n. (obsolete) An area of land as distinguished from those around it.
• n. A slight or temporary structure built to shade or shelter something; a structure usually open in front;…
• n. (Britain, derogatory, informal) An automobile which is old, worn-out, slow, or otherwise of poor quality.
• n. (Britain, rail transportation) A British Rail Class 66 locomotive.