geraniums

Meanings

• Noun

  A type of flowering plant in the Pelargonium genus, native to tropical and subtropical regions.

  - "Geraniums are commonly grown as ornamental plants."
  - "The fragrant oil extracted from geraniums is used in perfumes."

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Synonyms

cranesbill , pelargonium

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with geraniums
chalice , palace , vase

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Variants

List of all variants of geraniums that leads to same result
cranesbill , geranium , geraniums , rose geranium , rose geraniums , wild geranium , wild geraniums

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Etymology

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The name geranium is derived from the Greek word geranos, meaning 'crane', due to the shape of the seed capsule.

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Trivia

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1. Geraniums come in a variety of colors, including red, pink, white, and purple.

2. The essential oil of geranium is used in aromatherapy to promote relaxation and reduce stress.

3. Geraniums are not true dahlias, despite their similar appearance and name.

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Related Concepts

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1. Pelargonium: The genus to which geraniums belong.

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Culture

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Geraniums have been used in various cultures for medicinal and ornamental purposes. In ancient Greece, they were believed to represent eternal life and were often used in funeral rituals. In Victorian England, they were popular as indoor potted plants.

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   - Imagine a bright red geranium flower with large, velvety petals and a distinctive green leaf.

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   - Associate the smell of geraniums with a relaxing, peaceful environment.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'geranium' as 'Garden Ear-anium' to help remember its meaning.

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