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pelargonium

Noun CEFR C1
ˌpɛlɑːrˈɡoʊni.əm

Definitions

  1. an extract of the rose geranium, Pelargonium sidoides, used as an alternative medicine
    uncountable
  2. Any of various flowering plants of the genus Pelargonium, similar to (and often confused with) true geraniums, but less hardy and often cultivated as annuals for ornamental purposes.

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Examples

“The growing of pelargoniums in this country is increasing and they are destined to come⟳ to the front and stay⟳ there. The pelargoniums that have⟳ been distributed during the past several years are giving great satisfaction, combining as they do new shades of color […].”

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

pelargonoyl pelarspovirus Pelasgi Pelasgian Pelasgoi pelau

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