"sempervirent" meaning in English

See sempervirent in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

IPA: /sɛmpəˈvaɪɹənt/ [Received-Pronunciation], /sɛmpɚˈvaɪɹənt/ [General-American]
Etymology: From Latin semper (“always”) + virēns, present participle of vireō (“be green”). Etymology templates: {{der|en|la|semper||always}} Latin semper (“always”), {{m|la|virēns}} virēns, {{m|la|vireō|t=be green}} vireō (“be green”) Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} sempervirent (not comparable)
  1. Evergreen. Tags: not-comparable
    Sense id: en-sempervirent-en-adj-PbYCCArs Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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