Definition of Pelargonium

1. Noun. Geraniums native chiefly to South Africa; widely cultivated.

Exact synonyms: Genus Pelargonium
Generic synonyms: Rosid Dicot Genus
Group relationships: Family Geraniaceae, Geraniaceae, Geranium Family
Member holonyms: Pelargonium Graveolens, Rose Geranium, Sweet-scented Geranium, Bedding Geranium, Fish Geranium, Pelargonium Hortorum, Zonal Pelargonium, Hanging Geranium, Ivy Geranium, Ivy-leaved Geranium, Pelargonium Peltatum, Apple Geranium, Nutmeg Geranium, Pelargonium Odoratissimum, Lemon Geranium, Pelargonium Limoneum

Definition of Pelargonium

1. n. A large genus of plants of the order Geraniaceæ, differing from Geranium in having a spurred calyx and an irregular corolla.

Definition of Pelargonium

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Medical Definition of Pelargonium

1. A large genus of plants of the order Geraniaceae, differing from Geranium in having a spurred calyx and an irregular corolla. About one hundred and seventy species are known, nearly all of them natives of South Africa, and many having very beautiful blossoms. See the Note under Geranium. Origin: NL, fr. Gr. A stork. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Pelargonium

pela
pelade
pelage
pelage
pelages
pelagial
pelagian
pelagians
pelagic
pelagic
pelagics
pelagic bird
pelargonic
pelargonic acid
pelargonium (current term)
Pelargonium
pelargoniums
Pelargonium graveolens
Pelargonium hortorum
Pelargonium limoneum
Pelargonium odoratissimum
Pelargonium peltatum
pelas
pelasgic
pele
pelecan
Pelecanidae
pelecaniformes
Pelecaniformes
pelecaniform seabird

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