crocosmia
noun
any plant of the cormous S. African genus Crocosmia, including the plant known to gardeners as montbretia: family Iridaceae
Nearby words
- crocodile clip,
- crocodile tears,
- crocodile tears syndrome,
- crocodilian,
- crocoite,
- crocus,
- crocus sack,
- croesus,
- croft,
- crofter
Word Origin for crocosmia
New Latin, from Greek krokos saffron + osmē smell, from the odour of the dried flowers when wetted
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