rose geranium

noun

1. a geranium, Pelargonium graveolens, cultivated for its fragrant, lobed or narrowly divided leaves.

rose geranium

noun

1. a small geraniaceous shrub, Pelargonium graveolens , grown in North America for its pink flowers and fragrant leaves, used for scenting perfumes and cosmetics

Word History and Origins

Origin of rose geranium¹

First recorded in 1825–35

Example Sentences

The window frame was filled with pots of flowers, and she sat and picked the dry leaves from a rose geranium.

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I certainly do like to have plenty of healthy rose geranium on hand when I make apple jelly.

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Two of the former were the especial pride and delight of the little girls; the one a rose geranium belonging to Maggie.

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The breeze, scented with rose geranium, touched her forehead like the healing and delicate stroke of his fingers.

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The fresh leaf of a rose geranium gives a pleasing flavor, for occasional use.

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