marcescence

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English

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Etymology

Ultimately from Latin marcēscō (I wither).

Noun

marcescence (uncountable)

  1. (botany) Retention (by a plant) of dead organs (such as leaves) that normally are shed.

Derived terms

French

Noun

marcescence f (plural marcescences)

  1. marcescence

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