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Meaning of the word evergreen in English

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evergreen

US /ˈev.ɚ.ɡriːn/
UK /ˈev.ɚ.ɡriːn/
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Noun

1.

a plant that retains its leaves throughout the year

Example:
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Pine trees are a common type of evergreen.
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The garden was filled with various evergreens, providing color even in winter.
Synonym:
coniferfirpinespruce

Adjective

1.

retaining leaves throughout the year

Example:
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The forest was filled with tall evergreen trees.
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We planted an evergreen hedge along the fence.
Synonym:
deciduous
2.

always fresh or popular; enduring

Example:
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The song is an evergreen classic that never gets old.
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His advice remains evergreen, relevant even today.
Synonym:
timelessenduringperennialclassiclasting
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