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Definition of crocosmia

crocosmia

/kroʊˈkɑːzmiə/
cro · cos · mi · a
Plural:crocosmias
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• noun

1

Any cormous perennial plant of the genus Crocosmia in the iris family (Iridaceae), native to southern and eastern Africa and widely cultivated for its sword-shaped leaves and arching spikes of tubular, fiery red, orange, or yellow flowers.

Example

"The late-summer border came alive with arching spikes of scarlet crocosmia that attracted hummingbirds all afternoon."

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• Rhymes for crocosmia

• Nearby Words

crocodile skink
crocodile tegu
crocodilian
crocosmia
crocus
croissant
crookneck squash

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in New Latin from Ancient Greek 'krokos' (saffron) and 'osme' (smell), referring to the strong saffron-like scent emitted by its dried flowers when immersed in warm water.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Crocosmia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/crocosmia
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