Meaning & Definition of Crocus in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: Any of the plant species in the genus Crocus, notable for their early spring blooms.

  Example Sentence: The crocus flowers emerged from the snow, signaling the arrival of spring.

• Definition: A plant that produces saffron, derived from the stigmas of Crocus sativus.

  Example Sentence: Saffron is harvested from the crocus, making it one of the most expensive spices.

Etymology

Origin: From Latin 'crocus', from Greek 'krokos'.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• blooming crocus: Refers to the flowering stage of crocus plants, often used to signify the start of spring.
• crocus sativus: The specific species of crocus from which saffron is derived.

Translations

• Spanish: crocus

• French: crocus

• German: Krokus

• Russian: крокус

Related Words

• saffron: A spice derived from the stigmas of Crocus sativus, used for flavoring and coloring.

• bulb: A rounded underground storage organ of a plant, which includes the corms from which crocuses grow.