Perennial Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary (original) (raw)
Britannica Dictionary definition of PERENNIAL
1
of a plant
:
living for several years or for many years
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having a life cycle that is more than two years long
- a perennial plant
- This variety of oregano is perennial.
2
a
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existing or continuing in the same way for a long time
- Hot dogs are a perennial favorite at barbecues. [=people always like to eat hot dogs at barbecues]
b
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happening again and again
Flooding is a perennial problem for people living by the river.
a perennially popular restaurant
Britannica Dictionary definition of PERENNIAL
[count]
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a plant that lives for several years or for many years
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a perennial plant
- Her garden is full of perennials.