Crocus

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈkrəʊ.kÉ™s/
• US IPA: /ˈkroÊŠ.kÉ™s/
• Rhymes: -əʊkÉ™s

Origin

Through Latin crocus, from Ancient Greek κρόκος (krokos, "crocus").

Full definition of crocus

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. (chemistry, obsolete) A deep yellow powder, the oxide of some metal (especially iron), calcined to a red or deep yellow colour.

Derived terms

• autumn crocus
• crocus of Mars
• crocus of Venus
• prairie crocus
• saffron crocus

Anagrams

• occurs, succor