crocus.
A perennial flowering plant (of the genus Crocus in the Iridaceae family). Saffron is obtained from the stamens of Crocus sativus.
Meaning & usage
A perennial flowering plant (of the genus Crocus in the Iridaceae family). Saffron is obtained from the stamens of Crocus sativus.
Any of various similar flowering plants, such as autumn crocus and prairie crocus.
A deep yellow powder, the oxide of some metal (especially iron), calcined to a red or deep yellow colour.
Where this word comes from
Learned borrowing from Latin crocus, from Ancient Greek κρόκος (krókos, “crocus”), from an ancient Semitic language.
A fraudulent doctor; a quack.
Where this word comes from
Perhaps related to croak.
Burlap.
a crocus bag
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