orpin
- noun
- 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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9.8
A plant that lives for several years with thick leaves and small purple flowers
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9.6
A small hardy plant with thick leaves that forms low clusters and small purple and white flowers
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9.9
A small hardy plant with thick leaves and clusters of pale purple flowers
A plant that lives many years with toothed leaves and small purplish-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.