| 单词 | orpine |
| 释义 | orpine in British English (ˈɔːpaɪn) or orpin (ˈɔːpɪn) noun a succulent perennial N temperate crassulaceous plant, Sedum telephium, with toothed leaves and heads of small purplish-white flowers Also called: (Brit) livelong or (US) live-foreverWord origin C14: from Old French, apparently from orpiment (perhaps referring to the yellow flowers of a related species)orpine in American English (ˈɔrpɪn) noun 1. any of various plants (esp. genus Sedum) of the orpine family, with fleshy leaves and stems, and white, yellow, or purple flowers adjective 2. designating a family (Crassulaceae, order Rosales) of succulent, dicotyledonous plants, includingthe sempervivums and sedums Word origin ME orpin < MFr < orpiment (see orpiment): orig. used of a yellow-flowered plant |
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