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Definition of geum

geum

/ˈdʒiː.əm/
ge · um
Plural:geums
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Any hardy herbaceous perennial plant of the genus Geum in the rose family (Rosaceae), commonly known as avens and native to temperate regions worldwide, cultivated in gardens for its basal rosettes of deeply lobed leaves and saucer-shaped or nodding blossoms in vivid shades of red, orange, yellow, or pink.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Latin geum, the ancient classical name used by Pliny the Elder for the herb bennet or avens, probably of Greek origin.

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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Geum. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/geum
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