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Evergreen is defined as something that doesn't change color in the fall, or something that is timeless.
(adjective)- An example of something evergreen is a pine tree.
- An example of something evergreen is the little black dress that stays fashionable year after year.
The definition of an evergreen is a plant or tree that keeps green leaves all year.
(noun)An example of an evergreen is a fir tree.
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See evergreen in Webster's New World College Dictionary
adjective
- having leaves that are green all year
- that remains fresh, vital, interesting, applicable, etc.; timeless
noun
- an evergreen plant or tree, including most conifers and many broad-leaved plants, as some rhododendrons, hollies, etc.
- the branches and twigs of evergreens, used for decoration
- an evergreen, or timeless, person or thing
See evergreen in American Heritage Dictionary 4
adjective
- Having foliage that persists and remains green throughout the year.
- Perenially fresh or interesting; enduring.
- A tree, shrub, or plant having foliage that persists and remains green throughout the year.
- evergreens Twigs or branches of evergreen plants used as decoration.
- Something that remains perennially fresh, interesting, or well liked.
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