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pelargonium

/ˌpɛl.ɑːrˈɡoʊ.ni.əm/
pel · ar · go · ni · um
Plural:pelargoniums
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• noun

1

Any of numerous plants of the genus Pelargonium, native chiefly to southern Africa, widely cultivated as ornamentals for their showy clusters of flowers and frequently fragrant, lobed leaves.

Example

"She planted vibrant red pelargoniums in the terracotta pots lining the patio."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In everyday gardening, pelargoniums are frequently called 'geraniums', which can cause confusion with the true Geranium genus (cranesbills). Both belong to the same family but are botanically distinct.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Modern Latin, derived from the Greek 'pelargos' meaning 'stork'. The name refers to the plant's long, slender seed pods, which resemble a stork's beak.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

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Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pelargonium. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pelargonium
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