everlasting flower

• Termo que designa certas plantas, especialmente da família das asteráceas, cujas flores mantêm a forma e a cor quando secas, sendo muito usadas em arranjos de flores secas. Pode também ser usado metaforicamente para algo que permanece belo ou relevante com o passar do tempo.

A term referring to certain plants, especially from the Asteraceae family, whose flowers retain their shape and color when dried, often used in dried flower arrangements. It can also refer metaphorically to something that remains beautiful or relevant over time.

1. Dried flower that retains its shapeB1formal

   A flower that retains its shape and color for a long time after being dried, often used in decorations.

   Flor seca

   • She decorated the room with everlasting flowers for the wedding.
   • Everlasting flowers are popular in dried flower arrangements.
   • These everlasting flowers will look beautiful for months.

2. Symbol of eternal love or memoryB2informal

   Used metaphorically to represent something that lasts forever, such as love or a memory.

   Símbolo de amor ou memória eterna

   • He gave her an everlasting flower as a symbol of his undying love.
   • The poem compared their friendship to an everlasting flower.
   • In many cultures, the everlasting flower is a symbol of remembrance.