"semperannual" meaning in English

See semperannual in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

IPA: /ˌsɛmpəˈɹænjuːəl/ [Received-Pronunciation]
enPR: sĕm'pərăʹnyo͞oəl [Received-Pronunciation] Etymology: From semper- + annual. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|semper|annual}} semper- + annual Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} semperannual (not comparable)
  1. (rare nonce word) Perpetually perennial. Tags: nonce-word, not-comparable, rare
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