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evergreen

Syllabification: (ev·er·green)
Pronunciation: /ˈevərˌgrēn/
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Definition of evergreen

adjective

  • of or denoting a plant that retains green leaves throughout the year:the glossy laurel is hardy and evergreen evergreen shrubsOften contrasted with deciduous.
  • having an enduring freshness, success, or popularity:in Hollywood parlance, Star Trek is an evergreen asset

noun

  • a plant that retains green leaves throughout the year:evergreens planted to cut off the east wind

evergreen in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of evergreen in the British & World English dictionary