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geranium
[ ji-rey-nee-uhm ]
noun
- any of numerous plants of the genus Geranium, which comprises the crane's-bills.
- the wild geranium, G. maculatum, of eastern North America, having loose clusters of lavender flowers.
- Also called stork's-bill. any of various plants of the allied genus Pelargonium, native to southern Africa, having showy flowers or fragrant leaves, widely cultivated in gardens and as houseplants.
- a flower of this plant.
- a vivid red color.
geranium
/ dʒɪˈreɪnɪəm /
noun
- any cultivated geraniaceous plant of the genus Pelargonium , having scarlet, pink, or white showy flowers See also pelargonium rose geranium lemon geranium
- any geraniaceous plant of the genus Geranium, such as cranesbill and herb Robert, having divided leaves and pink or purplish flowers
- a strong red to a moderate or strong pink colour
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of geranium1
Example Sentences
These include citronella and a few other geranium varieties, marigolds, lemongrass, catnip, certain types of mint, lavender and lantana.
These microbes are known to contaminate white wine, causing spoilage and unpleasant odors, including nail polish remover, geranium and "mousy" odors.
These include citronella, a few other geranium varieties, plus marigolds, lemongrass, catnip, certain types of mint, lavender, and lantana.
The salt scrub infused with wild geranium and rosewood soothes for smooth skin and a calm mind.
Try skirting the rose with Geranium Rozanne®, a hardy geranium that blooms from June until frost with waves of saturated purple-blue flowers.
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