noun
- Plural of orpin; succulent plants of the stonecrop family, typically having fleshy leaves and small flowers.
Usage: Chiefly botanical or horticultural use
Examples
- The garden featured several varieties of orpins in shades of pink and red.
- Orpins are popular in rock gardens because they require minimal water.
- She planted orpins along the sunny border of her landscape.
- These hardy orpins survived the drought without any supplemental irrigation.