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κρόκος — meaning in English

krokos

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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.
  • saffron noun A prized spice made from the dried stigmas of the Crocus sativus flower, used for flavor and its deep golden color.
  • yolk noun The yellow, round part of an egg, surrounded by the egg white, that provides nutrients to a developing embryo.

Senses

κρόκος 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.
  • saffron A plant of species Crocus sativus, a crocus.
  • saffron A spice (seasoning) and colouring agent made from the stigma and part of the style of the plant, sometimes or formerly also used as a dye and insect repellent.
  • yolk The yellow, spherical part of an egg that is surrounded by the white albumen, and serves as nutriment for the growing young.

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.

saffron — full definition

  1. noun A prized spice made from the dried stigmas of the Crocus sativus flower, used for flavor and its deep golden color.
  2. noun A warm orange-yellow color, named after the spice.
  3. adj Having an orange-yellow color.

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