| 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 |