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perennial
[ puh-ren-ee-uhl ]
adjective
- lasting for an indefinitely long time; enduring:
As my grandmother aged, I marveled at her perennial beauty.
Synonyms: , , ,
- (of plants) having a life cycle lasting more than two years.
- lasting or continuing throughout the entire year:
The interpretive boardwalk follows a perennial stream through the marsh to the lake.
Tie dye is a perennial hit with children of all ages.
The perennial rivalry between the two colleges ramps up during football season.
Synonyms: , , ,
- Sometimes Perennial. relating to or being an older person, especially one whose mindset, lifestyle, skills, or interests defy generational labels and stereotypes; ageless:
Many companies are seeking to retain their perennial workers so as not to lose institutional history.
This writer is a Perennial thinker, which is why he is successful and yet not really popular.
noun
- a plant with a life cycle lasting more than two years:
Daffodils and tulips are perennials.
- something that is continuing, recurring, or enduring:
Classical literature remains a perennial in liberal arts classrooms.
- Sometimes Perennial. an older person, especially one whose mindset, lifestyle, skills, or interests defy generational labels and stereotypes:
At 81, the mayor calls herself a Perennial with no plans to retire.
perennial
/ ±èÉ™-°ùÄ•²Ô′ŧ-É™±ô /
Adjective
- Living for three or more years.
Noun
- A perennial plant. Herbaceous perennials survive winter and drought as underground roots, rhizomes, bulbs, corms, or tubers. Woody perennials, including vines, shrubs, and trees, usually stop growing during winter and drought. Asters, irises, tulips, and peonies are familiar garden perennials.
- Compare annual
Derived Forms
- ±è±ð°ùˈ±ð²Ô²Ô¾±²¹±ô±ô²â, adverb
Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms
- ±è±ð°ù·±ð²Ô·²Ô¾±Â·²¹±ô·¾±Â·³Ù²â [p, uh, -ren-ee-, al, -i-tee], noun
- ±è±ð°ù·±ð²Ô·²Ô¾±Â·²¹±ô·±ô²â adverb
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of perennial1
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of perennial1
Example Sentences
After the seeds have a chance to grow and energize the soil, the mature native shrubs and perennials will be planted, probably in mid-May, Rock said.
With coach Jim Harbaugh, the team that was a perennial afterthought is now trying to solidify itself as a playoff contender, and Williams is here to help finish the mission.
Heavy earthmoving equipment had been driven off road, large perennial shrubs were uprooted and an acre under active restoration was razed by bulldozer, the letters state.
Anyone who pays attention to the Oscars or awards in general knows that there are people who, over time, have reputations as perennial losers.
In 2025, Bridget’s got to deal with Tinder, ghosting and the perennial scramble to choose which emoji works best in a text — but without taking too long to decide, lest the message seem too overthought.
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