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Definition of saffron crocus

saffron crocus

Plural:saffron crocuses
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An autumn-flowering bulbous plant of the iris family native to Eurasia, characterized by purple blooms bearing three long, vivid crimson stigmas that are hand-harvested and dried to produce the highly prized spice saffron.

Example

"During the brief autumn harvest, farmers must carefully pluck the crimson stigmas from each saffron crocus by hand."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Saffron crocus. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 18, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/saffron%20crocus
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