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Houseleek
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What's The Definition Of Houseleek?Synonyms | Synonyms for Houseleek: Related Terms | Find terms related to Houseleek: See Also | Houseleek In Webster's Dictionary \House"leek`\, n. [House + leek.] (Bot.)
A succulent plant of the genus {Sempervivum} ({S. tectorum}),
originally a native of subalpine Europe, but now found very
generally on old walls and roofs. It is very tenacious of
life under drought and heat; -- called also {ayegreen}.
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