ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈvīvəm noun
Etymology: New Latin, from Latin, neuter of sempervivus ever-living, from semper ever, always + vivus alive — more at quick
1. capitalized : a large genus of Old World fleshy often acaulescent herbs (family Crassulaceae) many of which have cymose variously colored flowers with numerous sepals and petals and are cultivated as ornamentals
2. -s : any plant or flower of the genus Sempervivum