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Definition of Orpine

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

Definition of Orpine

1. n. A low plant with fleshy leaves (Sedum telephium), having clusters of purple flowers. It is found on dry, sandy places, and on old walls, in England, and has become naturalized in America. Called also stonecrop, and live-forever.

Definition of Orpine

1. a perennial herb [n -S]

Medical Definition of Orpine

1. A low plant with fleshy leaves (Sedum telephium), having clusters of purple flowers. It is found on dry, sandy places, and on old walls, in England, and has become naturalized in America. Synonym: stonecrop, and live-forever. Alternative forms: orpin. Origin: F. Orpin the genus of plants which includes orpine; so called from the yellow blossoms of a common species (Sedum acre). See Orpiment. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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