Advertisement

Advertisement

pelargonium

[ pel-ahr-goh-nee-uhm, -er- ]

noun

  1. any plant of the genus Pelargonium, the cultivated species of which are usually called geranium. Compare geranium ( def 2 ).


pelargonium

/ ˌpɛləˈɡəʊnɪəm /

noun

  1. any plant of the chiefly southern African geraniaceous genus Pelargonium, having circular or lobed leaves and red, pink, or white aromatic flowers: includes many cultivated geraniums
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of pelargonium1

1810–20; < New Latin < Greek pelargó ( s ) stork + ( gerá ) nion geranium
Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of pelargonium1

C19: via New Latin from Greek pelargos stork, on the model of geranium ; from the likeness of the seed vessels to a stork's bill
Discover More

Example Sentences

In scarlet dwarf Pelargonium, you will find occasionally an additional and abnormal stamen on opposite and lower side of flower.

If you experiment on Pelargonium I would suggest your looking out for this single stamen.

Like all florists, he had a predilection for one particular plant; the pelargonium was his especial favorite.

All kinds of Pelargonium may be raised from seed with the certainty of giving satisfaction if the work be well done.

The inheritance of the white and golden zones in Pelargonium largely depends on the nature of the soil.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement


pelargonic acidPelasgi