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wild geranium

American  

noun

  1. geranium.


Etymology

Origin of wild geranium

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

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

From Seattle Times

She is a poet of windows and reflections; of houses and shacks in Maine; of quarries, iced-over ponds and flowers: cow parsnips, red gladioli, globe thistles, wild geraniums.

From Washington Post

She peeled the roots of wild geraniums and baked them in hot coals.

From Literature

Burnett Woods, 8264 E. CR 100S, Avon: Offers a perfect spring hike for the whole family, with an easy 1.5-mile trail that features a stunning display of wildflowers, including wild geranium, woodland phlox and trillium.

From Washington Times

Inej remembered him leaving little bouquets of wild geraniums for her mother to find everywhere, in the cupboards, the camp cook pots, the sleeves of her costumes.

From Literature