Associations to the word «Orpine»

Noun

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Wiktionary

ORPINE, noun. Any of several temperate succulent plants, of the family Crassulaceae, that have clusters of purple flowers.

Dictionary definition

ORPINE, noun. Perennial northern temperate plant with toothed leaves and heads of small purplish-white flowers.

Wise words

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