fish geranium
- noun
:
geranio de pescado
- The fish geranium is prized for its colorful leaves and vibrant flowers.
Examples
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We planted several fish geraniums along the walkway to brighten up the path.
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I bought two fish geraniums from the local nursery.
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My grandmother grows a beautiful fish geranium in her garden every spring.
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The fish geranium blooms beautifully in my garden.
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My grandmother grows a beautiful fish geranium in her garden every spring.
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The fish geranium is prized for its colorful leaves and vibrant flowers.
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We planted several fish geraniums along the walkway to brighten up the path.
Synonyms
A common garden plant with leaves that have a dark band and bright pink, red, or white flowers
A garden plant with round leaves that have a dark band and bright pink, red, or white flowers
An upright garden plant with wavy leaves that have a dark edge and red, pink, or white flowers
Surface Forms
Morphology
fish + geranium
This is a compound noun where 'fish' functions as a modifier of 'geranium', so a B1 learner who knows both words will readily infer it denotes a kind or variety of geranium. However, the specific botanical features in the definition (scalloped leaves, broad color zone) are not predictable from the literal meaning of 'fish', so the exact sense is not fully derivable from the constituents.
Etymology
Fish geranium may get its name from the plant's leaves: the wide leaves often have a darker, broad zone in the middle that can look a bit like a fish or fish scales. That's why the picture of fish helps you remember this kind of geranium with bright flowers.
