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croc — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • crocus noun A perennial flowering plant (of the genus Crocus in the Iridaceae family). Saffron is obtained from the stamens of Crocus sativus.
  • hook noun A curved piece of metal or other material used to catch, hold, or hang something.

Senses

croc is used for these senses in English:

  • crocus A perennial flowering plant (of the genus Crocus in the Iridaceae family). Saffron is obtained from the stamens of Crocus sativus.
  • hook A rod bent into a curved shape, typically with one end free and the other end secured to a rope or other attachment.

crocus — full definition

  1. noun A perennial flowering plant (of the genus Crocus in the Iridaceae family). Saffron is obtained from the stamens of Crocus sativus.
  2. noun Any of various similar flowering plants, such as autumn crocus and prairie crocus.
  3. noun A deep yellow powder, the oxide of some metal (especially iron), calcined to a red or deep yellow colour.

hook — full definition

  1. noun A curved piece of metal or other material used to catch, hold, or hang something.
  2. noun A catchy opening line or musical phrase designed to grab attention.
  3. verb To catch, fasten, or connect with or as if with a hook.

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