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ge·ra·ni·um
\jəˈrānēəm, -nyəm\ noun
Etymology: New Latin, from Latin geranion, geranium, any of several plants of the family Geraniaceae, from Greek geranion, diminutive of geranos crane — more at crane
1.
a. capitalized : a widely distributed genus of plants (family Geraniaceae) having regular flowers without spurs and with glands that alternate with the petals — see wild geranium
b. -s : the dried rhizomes of the wild geranium (G. maculatum) formerly used as an astringent
2. -s
a. : any plant of the genus Geranium
b. : pelargonium 2 — see fish geranium
3. -s
a. : a strong red that is yellower and lighter than geranium red, paler than Goya, and bluer and lighter than average cherry red
b. of textiles : a vivid red that is bluer, lighter, and slightly stronger than apple red and bluer, lighter, and stronger than carmine or scarlet |