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rose geranium
noun
- a geranium, Pelargonium graveolens, cultivated for its fragrant, lobed or narrowly divided leaves.
rose geranium
noun
- a small geraniaceous shrub, Pelargonium graveolens , grown in North America for its pink flowers and fragrant leaves, used for scenting perfumes and cosmetics
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Word History and Origins
Origin of rose geranium1
First recorded in 1825–35
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Example Sentences
The window frame was filled with pots of flowers, and she sat and picked the dry leaves from a rose geranium.
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I certainly do like to have plenty of healthy rose geranium on hand when I make apple jelly.
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Two of the former were the especial pride and delight of the little girls; the one a rose geranium belonging to Maggie.
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The breeze, scented with rose geranium, touched her forehead like the healing and delicate stroke of his fingers.
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The fresh leaf of a rose geranium gives a pleasing flavor, for occasional use.
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