Crocus (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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noun, plural cro·cus·es.
  1. any of the small, bulbous plants of the genus Crocus, of the iris family, cultivated for their showy, solitary flowers, which are among the first to bloom in the spring.
  2. the flower or bulb of the crocus.
  3. a deep yellow; orangish yellow; saffron.
  4. a polishing powder consisting of iron oxide.
noun plural -cuses
  1. any plant of the iridaceous genus Crocus, widely cultivated in gardens, having white, yellow, or purple flowers
  2. another name for jeweller's rouge
adjective
  1. of a saffron yellow colour
Crocus (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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