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Colchicum (noun) means any flower belonging to the plant genus Colchicum.

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Any flower belonging to the plant genus Colchicum.

The dried seed of meadow saffron, a poisonous plant used in medicine.

"Book VI deals with surgery, including an account of tracheotomy, and a final long book is taken up with drugs, including the use of colchicum for gout." — Roy Porter, The Greatest Benefit to Mankind (1997)

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Borrowed from the translingual Colchicum, from Latin colchicum, from Ancient Greek κολχικόν (kolkhikón).

Rhymes for colchicum

modicum

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What is the meaning of colchicum?

"colchicum" (noun) means any flower belonging to the plant genus Colchicum.

What are the different meanings of colchicum?

"colchicum" has 2 main meanings: 1. Any flower belonging to the plant genus Colchicum; 2. The dried seed of meadow saffron, a poisonous plant used in medicine.