noun

geum

JEE-uhm

Geum (noun) means any plant of the genus Geum, a group of perennial flowering herbs also known as avens. Example: “She planted geum along the border for its bright orange flowers.”

noun

Any plant of the genus Geum, a group of perennial flowering herbs also known as avens.

"She planted geum along the border for its bright orange flowers."

How to use geum

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA garden flower also called avens, grown for its bright, cup-shaped blooms.

Word forms

geums plural

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Etymology

Taken directly from the scientific (Latin) genus name.

Origin: Latin

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Frequently asked questions

What does “geum” mean?

The word “geum” means any plant of the genus Geum, a group of perennial flowering herbs also known as avens. In plain terms, a garden flower also called avens, grown for its bright, cup-shaped blooms.

How do you pronounce “geum”?

“Geum” is pronounced JEE-uhm (/ˈd͡ʒiːəm/ in IPA).

How do you use “geum” in a sentence?

Here is “geum” used in a sentence: “She planted geum along the border for its bright orange flowers.”

What part of speech is “geum”?

“Geum” is a noun.

Where does the word “geum” come from?

The word “geum” comes from Latin. Taken directly from the scientific (Latin) genus name.