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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The houseleek (Sempervivum spp.).
2. 2
   orpine (Hylotelephium telephium, syn. Sedum telephium).

Synonyms

All synonyms

houseleekhouseleek

Etymology

From live + forever, from its hardiness.

Related phrases

Palmer's liveforeverpowdery liveforever

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