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单词 sempervivum
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Definition of sempervivum in English:

sempervivum

noun ˌsɛmpəˈvʌɪvəmˌsempərˈvīvəm
  • A plant of a genus that includes the houseleek.

    长生草属植物

    Genus Sempervivum, family Crassulaceae

    Example sentencesExamples
    • I consider sempervivums to be our cold-hardy aloe vera substitute.
    • They feature specimens from three unthirsty groups of plants - sedums, sempervivums, and yuccas - all of which display handsome foliage year-round, with a bonus of seasonal bloom.
    • Strawberry pots overflow with sedums and sempervivums.
    • Aloes and sempervivums are renowned for their staying power.
    • Agaves, pelargoniums, yuccas, sedum, sempervivum, cacti - if they can survive your winters or you have a light frost-free place to overwinter them - all are suitable.

Origin

Modern Latin, from Latin semper 'always' + vivus 'living'.

Definition of sempervivum in US English:

sempervivum

nounˌsempərˈvīvəm
  • A plant of a genus that includes the houseleek.

    长生草属植物

    Genus Sempervivum, family Crassulaceae

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Aloes and sempervivums are renowned for their staying power.
    • I consider sempervivums to be our cold-hardy aloe vera substitute.
    • They feature specimens from three unthirsty groups of plants - sedums, sempervivums, and yuccas - all of which display handsome foliage year-round, with a bonus of seasonal bloom.
    • Strawberry pots overflow with sedums and sempervivums.
    • Agaves, pelargoniums, yuccas, sedum, sempervivum, cacti - if they can survive your winters or you have a light frost-free place to overwinter them - all are suitable.

Origin

Modern Latin, from Latin semper ‘always’ + vivus ‘living’.

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