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geranium

 

[ dส’ษ™หˆreษช.ni.ษ™m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

plant type

Geranium refers to a genus of flowering plants in the family Geraniaceae, which are commonly known for their beautiful blooms and are often used in gardens and landscaping. These plants are typically perennial and can be found in various species, some of which are also known as cranesbills due to their distinctive seed capsules resembling a crane's bill.

Synonyms

cranesbill, pelargonium

Examples of usage

  • The geraniums in the garden attract many butterflies.
  • She planted geraniums in pots on the balcony.
  • Geraniums are widely used for their ornamental flowers.
  • He received a geranium as a housewarming gift.

Translations

Translations of the word "geranium" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gerรขnio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅ‡เคฐเคพเคจเคฟเคฏเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Geranie

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ geranium

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะตั€ะฐะฝัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ geranium

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ผใƒฉใƒ‹ใ‚ฆใƒ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gรฉranium

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ geranio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sardunya

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ œ๋ผ๋Š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌุฑุงู†ูŠูˆู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gerรกnium

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ gerรกnium

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅคฉ็ซบ่‘ต

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ geranija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ geranรญa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณะตั€ะฐะฝัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒ”แƒ แƒแƒœแƒ˜แƒฃแƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ geranium

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ geranio

Etymology

The word 'geranium' comes from the Latin 'geranium', which in turn is derived from the Greek word 'geranรณs' meaning 'crane', referring to the shape of the seed head that resembles a crane's bill. This term was first used in botanical nomenclature around the 16th century as botanists began classifying and naming various plants. The genus Geranium contains around 400 species native primarily to the temperate regions of the world, and they have been cultivated for ornamental purposes for many centuries. Over time, the term 'geranium' also became associated with plants from the closely related genus Pelargonium, which are commonly found in gardens and homes. The popularity of geraniums surged during the Victorian era, and they became a staple in gardens, valued for their vibrant colors and resilience.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,118, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.