Definition of perennate

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per·en·nate

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intr.v.
per·en·nat·ed, per·en·nat·ing, per·en·nates

To survive from one growing season to the next, often with a period of reduced or arrested growth between seasons. Used of plants or plant parts.

ETYMOLOGY:
Latin perennre, perennt-, to last many years, from perennis, lasting for years ; see perennial

OTHER FORMS:
peren·nation(Noun)

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