Orpine definition
Designating a family (Crassulaceae, order Rosales) of succulent, dicotyledonous plants, including the sempervivums and sedums.
adjective
Any of various succulent plants of the family Crassulaceae, especially the Eurasian species Hylotelephium telephium syn. Sedum telephium, having clusters of reddish-purple flowers.
noun
Any of various plants (esp. genus Sedum) of the orpine family, with fleshy leaves and stems, and white, yellow, or purple flowers.
noun
Any of several temperate succulent plants, of the family Crassulaceae, that have clusters of purple flowers.
noun
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Other Word Forms
Noun
Singular:
orpine
Plural:
orpines