[pəˈrɛnɪəl], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- lasting or existing for a long or apparently infinite time; enduring or continually recurring
(e.g: his perennial distrust of the media)

- (of a plant) living for several years
(e.g: cow parsley is perennial)

- (of a stream or spring) flowing throughout the year
(e.g: spring streams rise from perennial springs)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 17th century (in the sense ‘remaining leafy throughout the year, evergreen’): from Latin perennis ‘lasting the year through’ + -ial

[pəˈrɛnɪəl], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a perennial plant
(e.g: perennials will transform the garden in summer)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 17th century (in the sense ‘remaining leafy throughout the year, evergreen’): from Latin perennis ‘lasting the year through’ + -ial