geranial

[Mod. Lat. geraniales (q. v.).] Bot.: Akin to Geranium, having for their type Geranium . geranial-alliance, s. Bot.: The same as GERANIALES (q. v.). gě-rā-ni-ā-lēş, s. pl. [Latin gerani ( um ), and masc. or fem. pl. adj. suff. -ales.] Bot .: An alliance of hypogynous exogens, with mono dichlamydeous, symmetrical flowers, axile placente, an imbricated calyx, a twisted corolla, definite stamens, and an embryo with little or no albumen. Lindley includes under it Linacese, Chlenacee, Oxalidacee, Balsam in a cee, and Ger an i a cere (q. v.). gě-rā-ni-ě-æ, s. pl. [Lat. gerani ( um ), and fem. pl. adj. suff. -eœ.] Bot.: A tribe of Geraniaceæ, when the fuller term is used to comprehend not merely the geraniums, ar: but the balsams, and the wood-sorrels. Its characters are the same as those given above to Geraniaceae (q. v.). gě-rā-ni-ēne, s. [Eng., ., gerani (um); -ene ( Chem. ).] Chem.. A terpene, C10H16, obtained by the action of phosphorus pentoxide P2O5 on geraniol. It is a liquid, boiling at 164, and smells like fresh mulberries. It oxidizes rapidly in the air. It unites with HC, forming a liquid compound. gẽ rã-ni ŏl, s. [Eng., ., gerani ( um ), and Lat. ol ( eum )=oil.] Chem: C10H15O. Obtained by fractional distil. IMG:content-0425.jpg:[blocks in formation] fracting liquid, boiling at 233. It is insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and ether; when fused IMG:content-0426.png:[blocks in formation] IMG:content-0427.png:[graphic] the base, and hypogynous. Gera nium sanguineum is a perennial plant with one flowered pedun cles. It is found in dry rocky places, A. Flower. Geranium. B. Seed-ve el. on sandy shores, and on mountains. G. sylvaticum, G. pratense, and G. pyrenaicum are perennial, with two-flowered peduncles. Other common species are G. molle , G. rotund i folium , G. pusillum , G. columbi . num, G. di ectum, G. robertianum , and G. luci dum. The root of geranium contains more tannin than quino does, and is a very powerful astringent. Bigelow considers it specially valuable in the treatment of diseases continued through debility, after their existing cause has been removed. The tubers of G. parviflorum are eaten in Van Diemen's Land, where it is called the Native Carrot. Indian Geranium is the name given by perfumers to Andropogon nard us ; and the Nettle geranium is Coleus fruticosus . *gerant (as zhā-rân'), s . [Fr.) The acting partner or manager of a joint stock a ociation, news. paper establishment, . *ger-ar-chý, s. [Low Lat. gerarchia , for hie rarchia .] A hierarchy (q. v.). *ger-ard, s . [Etym. doubtful.] A devil, a fiend.