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Perennial Definition & Meaning

perennial
adjective
  1. lasting three seasons or more; "the common buttercup is a popular perennial plant"
  2. lasting an indefinitely long time; suggesting self-renewal; "perennial happiness"
  3. recurring again and again; "perennial efforts to stipulate the requirements"
noun
  1. (botany) a plant lasting for three seasons or more

"Perennial" in song lyrics

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  • "acidanthera annual or perennial"
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  • "madeira rose perennial"
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  • "plant identification flora new york perennial"
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Frequently asked questions

What does perennial mean?
lasting three seasons or more; "the common buttercup is a popular perennial plant" lasting an indefinitely long time; suggesting self-renewal; "perennial happiness" recurring again and again; "perennial efforts to stipulate the requirements" (botany) a plant lasting for three seasons or more
What part of speech is perennial?
Perennial is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does perennial have?
Perennial has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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