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perennial
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[pəˈrɛnɪəl], (Adjective)
Definitions:
- lasting or existing for a long or apparently infinite time; enduring or continually recurring
(e.g: his perennial distrust of the media)
- (of a plant) living for several years
(e.g: cow parsley is perennial)
- (of a stream or spring) flowing throughout the year
(e.g: spring streams rise from perennial springs)
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Origin
:
mid 17th century (in the sense ‘remaining leafy throughout the year, evergreen’): from Latin perennis ‘lasting the year through’ + -ial
[pəˈrɛnɪəl], (Noun)
Definitions:
- a perennial plant
(e.g: perennials will transform the garden in summer)
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Origin
:
mid 17th century (in the sense ‘remaining leafy throughout the year, evergreen’): from Latin perennis ‘lasting the year through’ + -ial
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