Both Uses of
perennial
in
Moby Dick
- But roses only bloom in summer; whereas the fine carnation of their cheeks is perennial as sunlight in the seventh heavens.†
Chpt 4-6 *
- Yes, for replenished with the meat and wine of the word, to the faithful man of God, this pulpit, I see, is a self-containing stronghold—a lofty Ehrenbreitstein, with a perennial well of water within the walls.†
Chpt 7-9
Definition:
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(perennial as in: perennial flower) a flower or other plant that survives through at least two growing seasonseditor's notes: Perennials are contrasted to annuals (which must be replaced each year and typically only flower for a single season).