marcescent
withering but not falling off, as a part of a plant.
Origin of marcescent
1Other words from marcescent
- mar·ces·cence, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for marcescent
/ (mɑːˈsɛsənt) /
(of the parts of certain plants) remaining attached to the plant when withered
Origin of marcescent
1Derived forms of marcescent
- marcescence, noun
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Scientific definitions for marcescent
[ mär-sĕs′ənt ]
Withering but not falling off, as a blossom that persists on a twig after flowering. Many oaks have marcescent foliage that stays on the tree through winter.
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