αειθαλής

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From Ancient Greek ἀειθαλής (aeithalḗs). By surface analysis, αει- (aei-, ever) +‎ θάλλω (thállo, bloom, thrive).

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αειθαλής (aeithalísm (feminine αειθαλής, neuter αειθαλές)

  1. (botany) evergreen (of plant which keeps its leaves)
  2. (figuratively) fresh, lively and young looking (of old person)

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