evergreen
|ev/er/green|
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/ˈɛvərˌɡriːn/
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/ˈɛvəˌɡriːn/
always green
Etymology
Etymology Information
'evergreen' originates from Old English, specifically the words 'æfre' meaning 'always' and 'grēne' meaning 'green'.
Historical Evolution
'æfregrēne' transformed into the Middle English word 'evergrene', and eventually became the modern English word 'evergreen'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'always green', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a plant that retains green leaves throughout the year.
The garden was filled with evergreens.
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Adjective 1
having foliage that remains green and functional through more than one growing season.
The evergreen trees stood tall even in the winter.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42