crocus

Meanings

• noun

  A type of autumn-flowering perennial herb in the iris family. Its most common species, C. vernus, is native to Europe, northern Africa, and western Asia.

  - "The crocus blooms in the fall."
  - "Crocus is a popular plant for autumn gardening."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with crocus
roses , proses , poses

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Variants

List of all variants of crocus that leads to same result
croci , crocus , crocuses , autumn crocus , autumn crocuses

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Etymology

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From the Greek word krokos, meaning saffron, a reference to the saffron crocus.

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Trivia

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1. The saffron crocus is the most expensive spice in the world.

2. The crocus was one of the first flowers to be cultivated for its medicinal properties.

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Related Concepts

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1. saffron: A spice derived from the stigmas of the saffron crocus.

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Culture

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In literature, the crocus is often used as a symbol of rebirth and renewal due to its autumn blooming. In art, it is a common subject for autumn still life paintings.

How to Memorize "crocus"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, brightly colored flower blooming in the fall.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the crocus with autumn and renewal.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'crocus' as 'C' for colorful, 'R' for renewal, and 'O' for autumn.

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