Ge-rā'ni-ŭm, n.

n. [Lat., Gr. γεράνιον, from γέρανος, crane.] (Bot.) A genus of plants having a beak-like torus or receptacle, around which the seed-capsules are arranged, and membranous projections, or stipules, at the joints. Most of the species have showy flowers and a pungent odor.—Called sometimes crane's-bill.