"sempervivum" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: sempervivums [plural]
Etymology: From the genus name. Head templates: {{en-noun}} sempervivum (plural sempervivums)
  1. Any of the genus Sempervivum of succulent plants, the houseleeks or liveforevers. Categories (lifeform): Stonecrop family plants, Succulents

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