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crocus — 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.

Senses

crocus 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.

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.

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