marcescent in a sentence
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Definition
MARCESCENT: (adjective) referring to leaves or plant parts that are withering or fading but have not yet fallen off.
Crossword clues for marcescent
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "marcescent".
- Leaves that are fading but not yet fallen.
- Plant parts showing signs of withering.
- Fading foliage still attached to the stem.
- Withering leaves clinging to the plant.
- Parts of a plant slowly losing vitality.
Marcescent sentence examples
- The marcescent leaves clung stubbornly to the tree long after autumn had faded.
- In the fading light of late fall, the marcescent foliage created a hauntingly beautiful scene.
- As winter approached, the marcescent petals of the flowers added an unusual charm to the garden.
- The botanist noted the marcescent features of the plant as a sign of its resilience against the harsh climate.
- During the hike, we came across marcescent branches that seemed to whisper stories of the seasons past.