semievergreen

adjective

semi·​ev·​er·​green ˌse-mē-ˈe-vər-ˌgrēn How to pronounce semievergreen (audio)
ˌse-ˌmī-,
-mi-
1
: having functional and persistent foliage during part of the winter or dry season
2
: tending to be evergreen in a mild climate but deciduous in a rigorous climate

Word History

First Known Use

1900, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of semievergreen was in 1900

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“Semievergreen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/semievergreen. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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