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evergreen

everg·reen

UK/ˈɛvəɡɹiːn/ US/ˈɛvɚɡɹin/ uncommon informal
adjective (1) noun (1)

adjective

1.

(of plants and shrubs) bearing foliage throughout the year

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noun

1.

a plant having foliage that persists and remains green throughout the year

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Origin

From ever + green.

Phrases

  • Chinese evergreen
  • Chinese evergreen magnolia
  • evergreen industry
  • evergreen oak
  • evergreen wood fern
  • golden evergreen raspberry

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