crocus Synonyms & Antonyms
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Crocus as a Noun
A perennial flowering plant (of the genus Crocus in the Iridaceae family). Saffron is obtained from the stamens of Crocus sativus.
Any of various similar flowering plants, such as autumn crocus and prairie crocus.
A deep yellow powder, the oxide of some metal (especially iron), calcined to a red or deep yellow colour.
A fraudulent doctor; a quack.
Burlap.
a crocus bag
Any of various similar flowering plants, such as the autumn crocus and prairie crocus.
Crocus in a Sentence
a crocus bag
Word Forms & Grammar
crocus (plural crocuses or croci or crocus or crocusses)
crocus (plural crocuses)
crocus (uncountable)
Words That Rhyme With Crocus
Origin of Crocus
Origin 1: Learned borrowing from Latin crocus, from Ancient Greek κρόκος (krókos, “crocus”), from an ancient Semitic language.
Origin 2: Perhaps related to croak.
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Crocus: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈkɹəʊ.kəs/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Meaning | A perennial flowering plant (of the genus Crocus in the Iridaceae family). Saffron is obtained from the… |
| Plural | crocuses |
Pronouncing Crocus
The standard pronunciation of crocus is /ˈkɹəʊ.kəs/, spoken in 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (kɹəʊ).