rose geranium

noun

: any of several pelargoniums grown for their fragrant 3- to 5-lobed leaves and small pink flowers

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web This month, the brand debuts its Summer of Pleasure collection, which features an arousing herbal tonic, an aphrodisiac tincture, and an incredible body oil with fresh English lavender, warm patchouli, and heady rose geranium that can be enjoyed alone—or with a partner. Celia Ellenberg, Vogue, 21 July 2021 Further proving its ability to be the perfect lip base, the product produces a slight plumping effect, thanks to the mint and rose geranium essential oils within the formula, a combination created to enhance your pout. Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 16 Mar. 2023 The blueberry rose geranium drinking vinegar also received a Gold Sophia Award from the Specialty Food Association. Shauna Stuart | Sstuart@al.com, al, 25 Dec. 2022 Further proving its ability to be the perfect lip base, the product produces a slight plumping effect thanks to the mint and rose geranium essential oils within the formula, a combination created to enhance your pout. Alyssa Brascia, PEOPLE.com, 21 July 2022 Atian is infused with Rooibos, liquorice plant, buchu, juniper, cubeb, cardamom, lemon, grapefruit, African ginger, almond, coriander, rose hips and rose geranium. Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 29 June 2022 Brito is responsible for the passion fruit lassi pie and rose geranium kulfi, a frozen fever dream of cardamom and pistachios. Dania Maxwell, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2022 In this recipe, ripe berries are simply macerated with some sugar and finely chopped rose geranium leaves. Kristin Scharkey, Sunset Magazine, 4 Apr. 2022 The Bia Uplifting Soap is cold pressed and made with shea butter, French pink clay, and rose geranium, making the perfect nourishing-cleansing concoction that doesn't strip the skin of its natural oils. Akili King, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2021 See More

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Word History

First Known Use

1773, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of rose geranium was in 1773

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“Rose geranium.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rose%20geranium. Accessed 8 Jun. 2023.

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