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orpine definition

or·pine (ôr′pin)

noun

any of various plants (esp. genus Sedum) of the orpine family, with fleshy leaves and stems, and white, yellow, or purple flowers

Etymology: ME orpin < MFr < orpiment (see orpiment): orig. used of a yellow-flowered plant

adjective

designating a family (Crassulaceae, order Rosales) of succulent, dicotyledonous plants, including the sempervivums and sedums

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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