orpin
- noun
:
orpín
- Clusters of orpin bloomed in the rocky patch behind the cottage in late summer.
Examples
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The orpin blooms beautifully in the spring.
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The gardener planted orpin among the succulents to add variety to the flower bed.
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Botanists often study orpin for its resilience in harsh northern climates.
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I found an orpin growing in my garden.
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The orpin in my garden produces beautiful clusters of purplish-white flowers every spring.
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During our hike, we spotted an orpin growing by the trail, adding color to the landscape.
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The gardener showed me how to care for the orpin, a plant well-suited for our temperate climate.
Synonyms
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A plant that lives many years with toothed leaves and small purplish-white flowers
A small hardy plant with thick leaves and clusters of pale purple flowers
A plant that lives for several years with thick leaves and small purple flowers
A small hardy plant with thick leaves that forms low clusters and small purple and white flowers
Surface Forms
Etymology
Orpin comes from Old French orpin, the old name for the same small, tough plant with thick leaves. So orpin today means a hardy plant that lives for many years and often grows on rocks, with clusters of small purplish-white flowers.