crocosmia
/ (krəˈkɒzmɪə) /
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noun
any plant of the cormous S. African genus Crocosmia, including the plant known to gardeners as montbretia: family Iridaceae
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Word Origin for crocosmia
New Latin, from Greek krokos saffron + osmē smell, from the odour of the dried flowers when wetted
Words nearby crocosmia
Crocodile River, crocodile tears, crocodile tears syndrome, crocodilian, crocoite, crocosmia, crocus, crocus sack, Croesus, croft, crofter
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