autumn crocus
noun
any of several bulbous plants of the genus Colchicum, of the lily family, especially C. autumnale, bearing showy, crocuslike white, pink, or purple flowers in autumn.
Origin of autumn crocus
1First recorded in 1905–10
- Also called meadow saffron; British, naked ladies.
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British Dictionary definitions for autumn crocus
autumn crocus
noun
a liliaceous plant, Colchicum autumnale, of Europe and N Africa having pink or purplish autumn flowers: Also called: meadow saffron Compare saffron
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