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Added 9 October 2026

evergreen

/ˈɛvəɡɹiːn/ noun

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about evergreen at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

A plant having foliage that persists and remains green throughout the year.

adjective

(of plants and shrubs) bearing foliage throughout the year.

Origin

From ever + green.

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