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geum

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒiːəm/
Definition of geum

noun

  • a plant of a genus which comprises the avens.
    • Genus Geum, family Rosaceae

Origin:

modern Latin, variant of Latin gaeum

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Definition of geum in the US English dictionary
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