Geranium
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /dʒəˈɹeɪni.əm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Geranium is a noun meaning (strictly) Any flowering plant of the genus Geranium, of family Geraniaceae.
Meaning
(strictly) Any flowering plant of the genus Geranium, of family Geraniaceae.
More Meanings
- (loosely) Any flowering plant of the genus Pelargonium, of family Geraniaceae.
- A bright red color tinted with orange, like that of a scarlet geranium (Pelargonium inquinans) .
- Of a bright red color tinted with orange, like that of a scarlet geranium (Pelargonium inquinans).
Word Forms
- geraniums
- gerania
Synonyms for geranium
Depending on context, synonyms include cranesbill, pelargonium.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include molle, cranesbill, pelargonium, alumroot, geranin, gerardia.
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