geranium
noun
ge·ra·ni·um jə-ˈrā-nē-əm 
-nyəm
-nyəm 1
: any of a widely distributed genus (Geranium of the family Geraniaceae, the geranium family) of plants having regular usually white, pink, or purple flowers with elongated styles and glands that alternate with the petals
called also cranesbill
2
: pelargonium
3
: a vivid or strong red
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web And there is another scented geranium called 'Dr. Livingstone' that contains 9 percent. 
Benjamin Whitacre, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2022 The scent has top notes of geranium, lavender and hyacinth, rounded out by weeping lime, tuberose, cedar wood, orris fusion and musks. Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 18 Aug. 2022 Both the bracelets and spray contain an array of essential oils, including as peppermint oil, citronella oil, geranium oil, rosemary oil, and clove oil, but the resulting combination isn't overpowering. Kylee Mcguigan, Popular Mechanics, 2 Aug. 2022 This summer the company celebrates 10 years with the launch of its newest fragrance, Rose de Grasse Joyful Bloom, a fresh rose scent with notes of Italian bergamot, blackcurrant, geranium, pink pepper, and more. Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 5 Aug. 2022 Annual flowers and vegetables to grow include cleome, geranium, vinca, wax begonia, rhubarb, tomato, leek, asparagus, onion, potato, and squash. Carol Stocker, BostonGlobe.com, 31 July 2022 Instead, the smell is floral (from the geranium) with an underlying whiff of citrus to lighten it up. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 7 June 2022 This rose candle by luxury British brand, Aromatherapy Associates consists of a geranium and Palma rosa soy wax blend. Felicity Carter, Forbes, 3 July 2022 Hints of geranium and tonka bean add depth and sophistication to the fragrance, which wears well as a deodorant. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 12 June 2022 See More
Benjamin Whitacre, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2022 The scent has top notes of geranium, lavender and hyacinth, rounded out by weeping lime, tuberose, cedar wood, orris fusion and musks. Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 18 Aug. 2022 Both the bracelets and spray contain an array of essential oils, including as peppermint oil, citronella oil, geranium oil, rosemary oil, and clove oil, but the resulting combination isn't overpowering. Kylee Mcguigan, Popular Mechanics, 2 Aug. 2022 This summer the company celebrates 10 years with the launch of its newest fragrance, Rose de Grasse Joyful Bloom, a fresh rose scent with notes of Italian bergamot, blackcurrant, geranium, pink pepper, and more. Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 5 Aug. 2022 Annual flowers and vegetables to grow include cleome, geranium, vinca, wax begonia, rhubarb, tomato, leek, asparagus, onion, potato, and squash. Carol Stocker, BostonGlobe.com, 31 July 2022 Instead, the smell is floral (from the geranium) with an underlying whiff of citrus to lighten it up. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 7 June 2022 This rose candle by luxury British brand, Aromatherapy Associates consists of a geranium and Palma rosa soy wax blend. Felicity Carter, Forbes, 3 July 2022 Hints of geranium and tonka bean add depth and sophistication to the fragrance, which wears well as a deodorant. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 12 June 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
New Latin, from Latin, geranium, from Greek geranion, from diminutive of geranos crane — more at crane
First Known Use
1548, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing geranium
Kids Definition
geranium
noun
ge·ra·ni·um jə-ˈrā-nē-əm
: a plant often grown for its bright flowers
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