wild geranium

American  

noun

1. geranium.

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Etymology

Origin of wild geranium

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

The salt scrub infused with wild geranium and rosewood soothes for smooth skin and a calm mind.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 16, 2023

The colour was blue, but varied in depth and intensity; on some nights it was sky-blue, but usually of a deeper shade, a pure, soft, beautiful blue like that of the morning-glory or wild geranium.

From Far Away and Long Ago by Hudson, W. H. (William Henry)

At last, a little dome-shaped mound of grasses, half hidden among the dry brown oak leaves and wild geranium, gladdened her eyes.

From Birds Every Child Should Know by Blanchan, Neltje

Next comes the wild geranium cranes bill, but as its petals fall rapidly, it is not as effective as sweet william, which will be a mass of delicate bloom for five weeks or more.

From Mother's Remedies Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remedies from Mothers of the United States and Canada by Ritter, Thomas Jefferson

I have omitted the wild geranium with its tiny red petals scarce seen in the mass of green, the mosses, the ferns, and have scarcely said a word about the living creatures that haunt it.

From Round About a Great Estate by Jefferies, Richard