crocosmia
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of crocosmia
New Latin, from Greek krokos saffron + osmē smell, from the odour of the dried flowers when wetted
Example Sentences
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Indeed, for each piece since Crocosmia, they have developed unlikely new skills.
From The Guardian • Mar. 27, 2013
Fortunately, this young company – which found success at the 2008 Edinburgh fringe with Crocosmia, a heartbreaking show about orphaned siblings – enjoy a challenge.
From The Guardian • Mar. 27, 2013
This week sees the return of Crocosmia, the breakthrough piece for Little Bulb, whose Operation Greenfield was one of the hits of this year's Edinburgh fringe.
From The Guardian • Oct. 1, 2010
It may look random and flung together, but it is beautifully crafted and, once they've cut out the slack, this will be a show to rival Crocosmia.
From The Guardian • Aug. 27, 2010
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