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- Dictionaryev·er·green/ˈevərˌɡrēn/
adjective
- 1. relating to or denoting a plant that retains green leaves throughout the year: "the glossy laurel is hardy and evergreen"
noun
- 1. a plant that retains green leaves throughout the year: "evergreens planted to cut off the east wind"
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Evergreen definition: (of trees, shrubs, etc.) having green leaves throughout the entire year, the leaves of the past season not being shed until after the new foliage has been completely formed.. See examples of EVERGREEN used in a sentence.
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An evergreen is a tree or plant that doesn't shed its leaves in the winter, but stays green all year. A Christmas tree is an evergreen. Even in the middle of winter, when so many trees in cold climates have bare branches, evergreens brighten up the landscape with vibrant green needles or leaves.
Learn the meaning of evergreen as a noun and an adjective, with synonyms, pronunciation, and usage examples. Find out how evergreen can refer to plants, people, or things that are always green or fresh.
Most tropical rainforest plants are considered to be evergreens, replacing their leaves gradually throughout the year as the leaves age and fall, whereas species growing in seasonally arid climates may be either evergreen or deciduous. Most warm temperate climate plants are also evergreen.
