geranium Meaning & Definition
What Does Geranium Mean?
Geranium is used as a noun meaning Any flowering plant of the genus Geranium, of family Geraniaceae. It can also mean Any flowering plant of the genus Pelargonium, of family Geraniaceae. As an adjective, it means Of a bright red color tinted with orange, like that of a scarlet geranium (Pelargonium inquinans).
Geranium: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //dʒəˈɹeɪni.əm// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Plural | geraniums |
| Comparative / superlative | more geranium, most geranium |
Geranium Definition (Noun)
- Any flowering plant of the genus Geranium, of family Geraniaceae.
- Any flowering plant of the genus Pelargonium, of family Geraniaceae.
- A bright red color tinted with orange, like that of a scarlet geranium (Pelargonium inquinans) .
geranium:
Geranium as an Adjective
- Of a bright red color tinted with orange, like that of a scarlet geranium (Pelargonium inquinans).
Synonyms of Geranium
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Geranium synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Geranium
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Geranium in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
geranium (countable and uncountable, plural geraniums or gerania)
geranium (comparative more geranium, superlative most geranium)
Words That Rhyme With Geranium
Origin of Geranium
From Latin geranium, from Ancient Greek γερᾰ́νῐον (gerắnĭon), from γέρᾰνος (gérănos, “crane”) + -ῐον (-ĭon, diminutive suffix).
Geranium Pronunciation
You say geranium as //dʒəˈɹeɪni.əm//. It has 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Geranium
Is geranium a noun or an adjective?
Geranium is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as an adjective.
What is the plural of geranium?
The plural of geranium is geraniums.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of geranium?
The comparative form is more geranium and the superlative form is most geranium.