perennial

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /pəˈrɛniəl/
• SAMPA: /p@"rEni@l/

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Adjective

Positive perennial

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. If something is perennial it is there every year, or through many years.
2. If a plant is perennial it live through the winter and may live for many years. A tree is perennial.

Antonyms

• (of a plant) annual

Noun

Singular perennial

Plural perennials

1. A perennial is a plant that lives for many years.

   I have both annuals and perennials in my garden.

Antonyms

• annual