perannual

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perannual (not comparable)

  1. Obsolete form of perennial.
    • 1718, Richard Bradley, “Part II. Chapter V: Of Middle-ſiz’d Per-annual Flowers”, in New Improvements of Planting and Gardening, Both Philoſophical and Practical [] , 2nd edition, London: W. Mears, page 76:
      In this Chapter I ſhall mention ſuch Per-annual Flowers as are of middle Stature, and leſs rampant than the former, and conſequently are proper Inhabitants for ſmaller Gardens; the firſt I ſhall treat of is the Valerian, and its Kinds.