pelargonium

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of various flowering plants of the genus Pelargonium, similar to (and often confused with) true geraniums, but less hardy and often cultivated as annuals for ornamental purposes.
noun
  1. an extract of the rose geranium, Pelargonium sidoides, used as an alternative medicine

Pronunciation

/ˌpɛlɑːrˈɡoʊni.əm/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-pelargonium.wav

Word forms

pelargonium pelargoniums pelargonia

Etymology

From translingual Pelargonium, from Ancient Greek πελαργός (pelargós, “stork”).

Synonyms

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