Meaning of orpine in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈɔrpən/

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  1. Noun

    orpine

    Etymology

    Middle English: from Old French orpine, probably an alteration of orpiment, originally applied to a yellow-flowered sedum

    Definitions

    1. perennial northern temperate plant with toothed leaves and heads of small purplish-white flowers

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