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crocus Meaning & Definition

Phonetic codes: K R OW1 K AH0 S

What Does Crocus Mean?

Crocus is a noun that means A perennial flowering plant (of the genus Crocus in the Iridaceae family). Saffron is obtained from the stamens of Crocus sativus. It can also mean Any of various similar flowering plants, such as autumn crocus and prairie crocus.

Crocus Definition (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 various similar flowering plants, such as autumn crocus and prairie crocus.
  3. A deep yellow powder, the oxide of some metal (especially iron), calcined to a red or deep yellow colour.

Noun

  1. A fraudulent doctor; a quack.

Noun

  1. Burlap.

    a crocus bag

Noun

  1. Any of various similar flowering plants, such as the autumn crocus and prairie crocus.

Synonyms of Crocus

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Antonyms of Crocus

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Crocus in a Sentence

a crocus bag

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