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sempervivum

Pronunciation: /ˌsɛmpəˈvʌɪvəm/

Definition of sempervivum

noun

  • a plant of a genus that includes the houseleek.
    • Genus Sempervivum, family Crassulaceae

Origin:

modern Latin, from Latin semper 'always' + vivus 'living'

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