geranial

1 of 2

noun

ge·​ra·​ni·​al
jəˈrānēˌal
plural -s
: the trans form of citral

geranial

2 of 2

adjective

ge·​ra·​ni·​al
-nēəl
: of or relating to the order Geraniales

Word History

Etymology

Noun

International Scientific Vocabulary gerani- (from New Latin Geranium) + -al (aldehyde)

Adjective

New Latin Geraniales

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“Geranial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/geranial. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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