storksbill

English

Alternative forms

  • stork's bill

Etymology

From stork +‎ -s- +‎ bill, calque of translingual Pelargonium. Compare cranesbill, which is calqued from Geranium.

Noun

storksbill (plural storksbills)

  1. Any plant of genus Pelargonium.
    Synonym: pelargonium
  2. Any plant of genus Erodium.
    Synonyms: filaree, heron's bill

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