evergreen: Meaning and Definition of

ev•er•green

Pronunciation: (ev'ur-grēn"), [key]
— adj.
  1. (of trees, shrubs, etc.) having green leaves throughout the entire year, the leaves of the past season not being shed until after the new foliage has been completely formed.
—n.
  1. an evergreen plant.
  2. evergreen twigs or branches used for decoration.
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