English Explanatory Dictionary

orphan John

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Hylotelephium telephium, a succulent perennial ground cover native to Eurasia.

Word forms

orphan John

Etymology

The first word is probably from orpine, another name of this plant. Compare harping Johnny.

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