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Definition of silver falls
silver falls
• noun
1
American A renowned series of scenic waterfalls and the encompassing state park (Silver Falls State Park) located in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains in Oregon, United States, famed for its Trail of Ten Falls.
2
A popular trailing ornamental plant (cultivar of Dichondra argentea) characterized by its cascading, fan-shaped, silvery-green leaves, frequently used as a decorative accent in hanging baskets or as ground cover.
Example
"The gardener planted Silver Falls in the hanging baskets so its vines would cascade beautifully over the edges of the porch."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Silver falls. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/silver-falls