rose geranium

American  

noun

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

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rose geranium British  

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

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Etymology

Origin of rose geranium

First recorded in 1825–35

Example Sentences

The soap is made with rose geranium, whose leaves mimic the scent of rose, and produces a frothy lather that can be used for shaving.

From New York Times

“I made one and liked it a lot, and thought probably that the flavor of rose geranium would complement various berries, which are members of the rose family.”

From Los Angeles Times

Now, she makes soaps like saltwater and rose geranium in a home studio in Yorktown, N.Y.

From New York Times

So you can learn to make Koslow’s Malva pudding cakes, her sorrel pesto rice bowls and strawberry rose geranium jam — as well as more intricate recipes that recall Koslow’s classical training.

From Los Angeles Times

Highlights from the new menu include buckwheat sourdough bread with sunflower butter; Sichuan pork dumplings with cured salmon roe and black vinegar; and duck confit with rose geranium, sweet potato and pomegranate.

From Los Angeles Times