pelargonium

[ pel-ahr-goh-nee-uhm, -er- ]

noun

1. any plant of the genus Pelargonium, the cultivated species of which are usually called geranium. Compare geranium ( def 2 ).

pelargonium

/ ˌpɛləˈɡəʊnɪəm /

noun

1. any plant of the chiefly southern African geraniaceous genus Pelargonium, having circular or lobed leaves and red, pink, or white aromatic flowers: includes many cultivated geraniums

Word History and Origins

Origin of pelargonium¹

1810–20; < New Latin < Greek pelargó ( s ) stork + ( gerá ) nion geranium

Word History and Origins

Origin of pelargonium¹

C19: via New Latin from Greek pelargos stork, on the model of geranium ; from the likeness of the seed vessels to a stork's bill

Example Sentences

In scarlet dwarf Pelargonium, you will find occasionally an additional and abnormal stamen on opposite and lower side of flower.

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If you experiment on Pelargonium I would suggest your looking out for this single stamen.

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Like all florists, he had a predilection for one particular plant; the pelargonium was his especial favorite.

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All kinds of Pelargonium may be raised from seed with the certainty of giving satisfaction if the work be well done.

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The inheritance of the white and golden zones in Pelargonium largely depends on the nature of the soil.

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