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nutmeg geranium

nutmeg geranium

7.5
A plant with round, scented leaves and small white flowers often grown for its smell
  • noun
translation icon : geranio de nuez moscada
  • She crushed a leaf of the nutmeg geranium to enjoy its spicy fragrance.

Examples

  • The nutmeg geranium adds a lovely scent to the garden.

  • The nutmeg geranium thrives in pots on a sunny windowsill.

  • Gardeners often grow nutmeg geranium for both its beauty and its scent.

  • I bought some nutmeg geraniums for my balcony.

  • The nutmeg geranium grows beautifully in my garden, with its fragrant leaves attracting butterflies.

  • In the summer, the nutmeg geranium fills the air with its pleasant aroma, making it a favorite among gardeners.

  • The small white flowers of the nutmeg geranium add charm to the landscape, especially when planted alongside other herbs.

Synonyms

Pelargonium odoratissimum
vsnutmeg geranium
  • Specialized
9.9

A geranium with round scented leaves and small white flowers that people grow for its sweet smell

is the general garden term rather than the scientific species name
apple geranium
vsnutmeg geranium
8.4

A small plant with round sweet-smelling leaves and white flowers

emphasizes that gardeners grow it for its aromatic foliage

Surface Forms

nutmeg geranium singular
nutmeg geraniums plural

Morphology

nutmeg + Geranium

The noun compound 'nutmeg geranium' directly combines 'nutmeg' (an aromatic seed/scent) with 'geranium' (a plant), indicating a geranium variety associated with nutmeg-like fragrance or properties. This is a straightforward compositional pattern that a B1 learner who knows both constituents can readily infer.

Etymology

Nutmeg geranium gets its name from its round leaves that smell like nutmeg when you crush or rub them. So, the name gives a clear picture of a geranium with a nutmeg-like scent, which is why gardeners grow it for its 'scented leaves'.