| 释义 |
ca·du·cous
\kəˈd(y)ükəs\ adjective
Etymology: Latin caducus falling, inclined to fall, from cadere to fall — more at chance
1. : falling off easily or before the usual time — used especially of floral organs and opposed to persistent
< the caducous calyx of a poppy >
— compare deciduous, fugacious
2. law : subject to caducity : lapsed |