perennial

  1. Adjective.  Lasting or remaining active throughout the year, or all the time.
  2. Adjective.  (botany) (of a plant) Having a life cycle of more than two years. Compare (term, annual) , (term, biennial) .
  3. Adjective.  (figuratively) Continuing without cessation or intermission; perpetual; permanent; unceasing; never failing.
  4. Adjective.  (figuratively) Enduring; lasting; timeless.
  5. Adjective.  (figuratively) Recurrent; appearing or recurring again and again.
  6. Noun.  A perennial plant; a plant that is active throughout the year or survives for more than two growing seasons. Compare (term, annual) , (term, biennial) .

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