noun
crocus
Crocus (noun) means a perennial flowering plant (of the genus Crocus in the Iridaceae family). Saffron is obtained from the stamens of Crocus sativus.
noun
1
A perennial flowering plant (of the genus Crocus in the Iridaceae family). Saffron is obtained from the stamens of Crocus sativus.
2
Any of several related plants that look similar, such as those flowering in autumn or on open grassland.
3
A fine yellow powder made by heating a metal, especially iron, until it turns red or dark yellow.
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Etymology
A learned borrowing from Latin crocus, from Ancient Greek κρόκος (krókos, "crocus"), from an ancient Semitic language.
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What is the meaning of crocus?
"crocus" (noun) means a perennial flowering plant (of the genus Crocus in the Iridaceae family). Saffron is obtained from the stamens of Crocus sativus.
What are the different meanings of crocus?
"crocus" has 3 main meanings: 1. A perennial flowering plant (of the genus Crocus in the Iridaceae family). Saffron is obtained from the stamens of Crocus sativus; 2. Any of several related plants that look similar, such as those flowering in autumn or on open grassland; 3. A fine yellow powder made by heating a metal, especially iron, until it turns red or dark yellow.
