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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
“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


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Word History and Origins

Origin of rose geranium1

First recorded in 1825–35
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Example Sentences

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

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

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

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

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

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