sengreen

noun

sen·​green
ˈsenˌgrēn
1
: any of several plants of the genus Sedum
especially : houseleek
2
or less commonly sengreen saxifrage : any of several saxifrages
3

Word History

Etymology

Middle English singrene, from Old English singrēne, from singrēne evergreen, from sin- one, always (akin to Latin sem- one) + grēne green

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

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