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Definition of stonecrop

stonecrop

/ˈstoʊn.krɑːp/
stone · crop
Plural:stonecrops
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stonecrop Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Any of various low-growing succulent flowering plants of the genus Sedum (family Crassulaceae), native primarily to temperate and mountainous regions of the Northern Hemisphere and widely cultivated in rock gardens for their fleshy leaves and dense clusters of star-shaped yellow, white, pink, or red flowers.

Example

"Golden stonecrop cascaded over the dry stone wall, brightening the garden with its vibrant yellow blooms."

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• Nearby Words

stone loach
stonecat
stonechat
stonecrop
stonecutter
stonecutting
stoned

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'stancrop', a compound of 'stan' (stone) and 'crop' (sprout, flower head, or cluster of herbs), referring to the plant's natural habit of growing in rocky crevices and stone walls.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

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Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Stonecrop. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/stonecrop
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