word
perennial
peh-REN-ee-ul
pəˈrɛniəlListen
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Syllable breakdown
perennial
Dictionary meaning
A plant that lives for more than two years; some perennials flower year after year while others have dormant periods; contrasted with annual (one year) and biennial (two years).
History and origin
Latin — perennis, from per (through) + annus (year).
Examples
- Lavender is a popular perennial garden plant.
Common mispronunciations
PER-en-ee-ulpeh-ren-EE-ul
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