geranium
noun/dʒəˈreɪniəm/
Frequency rank: #18,825 most common English word
Meaning
A common garden plant with bright flowers, often grown in pots or borders.
Example sentence
She planted bright red geranium flowers along the windowsill to brighten up the room.
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