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Definition of pearly everlasting

pearly everlasting

Plural:pearly everlastings
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pearly everlasting Lexical Profile

• noun

1

North American A herbaceous perennial plant (Anaphalis margaritacea) native to North America and Asia, belonging to the daisy family and characterized by small, round, white flower heads with papery bracts that dry well and are frequently used in floral arrangements.

Example

"We gathered stalks of pearly everlasting from the dry alpine meadow to add to our winter flower arrangements."

• Nearby Words

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pearleye
pearlfish
pearly everlasting
peat moss
pebble
pecan

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pearly everlasting. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pearly everlasting
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