perennial

//pəˈrɛniəl//
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Adjective

perennialCanonical form
1

Lasting for an indefinitely long time; enduring or continually recurring.

Water scarcity is a perennial problem in many parts of the world.

2

(Of a plant) living for several years, typically producing flowers each year.

Lavender is a perennial plant that blooms every summer.

3

Appearing or occurring repeatedly; constant or persistent.

Traffic congestion is a perennial problem in big cities.

Noun

perennialSingular
perennialsPlural
1

A plant that lives for more than two years, typically flowering each year.

Lavender is a perennial that blooms every summer.