geranium

/dʤi'reinjəm/

Thân thiện

A bright red geranium blooms in a terracotta pot on the sunny windowsill.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A type of flowering plant: A geranium is any of numerous plants belonging to the family Geraniaceae, characterized by their often showy, five-petaled flowers and fragrant, lobed leaves. They are commonly grown as ornamental plants in gardens and containers.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • She planted red geraniums in the window boxes.
  • The scent of geranium leaves is quite distinctive.

Advanced Usage

• "Hardy geranium": Refers specifically to plants of the genus Geranium, also known as cranesbills, which are typically perennial and hardy in temperate climates.

  • The hardy geranium provides excellent ground cover in shady spots.

• "Zonal geranium": Refers to common garden plants of the genus Pelargonium, often called geraniums in gardening contexts, known for their rounded flower clusters and leaves with darker circular zones.

  • Zonal geraniums are popular for summer bedding displays.

Variants and Related Words

• Pelargonium (n): The botanical genus for many plants commonly called geraniums, especially those popular as houseplants or annuals.
  • The scented-leaved pelargonium is prized for its aromatic foliage.

Synonyms

• Cranesbill: A common name for plants in the true genus.
• Storksbill: A name sometimes used for related plants, particularly in the genus .

Related Phrases

• "Geranium oil": An essential oil distilled from the leaves of certain species, used in perfumery and aromatherapy.
  • Geranium oil is often used for its calming properties.

Related Idioms

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Noun

1. any of numerous plants of the family Geraniaceae