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1evergreen

adjective ev·er·green \ˈe-vər-ˌgrēn\

: having leaves that remain green all year long

Full Definition of EVERGREEN

1
:  having foliage that remains green and functional through more than one growing season — compare deciduous 1
2
:  retaining freshness or interest :  perennial
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First Known Use of EVERGREEN

1574

2evergreen

noun

Definition of EVERGREEN

1
:  an evergreen plant; also :  conifer
2
plural :  twigs and branches of evergreen plants used for decoration
3
:  something that retains its freshness, interest, or popularity

First Known Use of EVERGREEN

1644
EVERGREEN Defined for Kids

1evergreen

noun ev·er·green \ˈe-vər-ˌgrēn\

Definition of EVERGREEN for Kids

:  a plant (as a pine or a laurel) having leaves that stay green through more than one growing season

2evergreen

adjective

Definition of EVERGREEN for Kids

:  having leaves that stay green through more than one growing season
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