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
- noun A perennial flowering plant (of the genus Crocus in the Iridaceae family). Saffron is obtained from the stamens of Crocus sativus.
- noun Any of various similar flowering plants, such as autumn crocus and prairie crocus.
- noun A deep yellow powder, the oxide of some metal (especially iron), calcined to a red or deep yellow colour.
saffron — full definition
- noun A prized spice made from the dried stigmas of the Crocus sativus flower, used for flavor and its deep golden color.
- noun A warm orange-yellow color, named after the spice.
- adj Having an orange-yellow color.