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Crocus
/ˈkɹəʊ.kəs/
A perennial flowering plant (of the genus Crocus in the Iridaceae family). Saffron is obtained from the stamens of Crocus sativus.
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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 the 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.
- 4
A fraudulent doctor; a quack.
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