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Definition of crocus

crocus

/ˈkroʊ.kəs/
cro · cus
Plural:crocuses
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• noun

1

A small spring-flowering plant of the iris family that grows from a corm, known for its cup-shaped blooms in vibrant shades of yellow, purple, or white.

Example

"The bright yellow crocuses were the very first signs of spring to push through the melting snow in the front garden."

2

An autumn-flowering plant species (specifically Crocus sativus) whose dried stigmas are painstakingly harvested to produce the spice saffron.

Example

"Farmers handpick the delicate threads from the autumn crocus to yield one of the world's most expensive culinary spices."

• Rhymes for crocus

• Nearby Words

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crocodilian
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crookneck squash
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Word Origin & Etymology

From Latin 'crocus', deriving from Greek 'krokos' (saffron, crocus), which is of Semitic origin; compare with Hebrew 'karkōm' and Arabic 'kurkum'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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