crocus

American  

[kroh-kuhs] / ˈkroʊ kəs /

noun

plural

crocuses

1. any of the small, bulbous plants of the genus Crocus, of the iris family, cultivated for their showy, solitary flowers, which are among the first to bloom in the spring.

2. the flower or bulb of the crocus.

3. a deep yellow; orangish yellow; saffron.

4. Also called crocus martis.  a polishing powder consisting of iron oxide.

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crocus British  

/ ˈkrəʊkəs /

noun

1. any plant of the iridaceous genus Crocus, widely cultivated in gardens, having white, yellow, or purple flowers See also autumn crocus

2. another name for jeweller's rouge

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adjective

1. of a saffron yellow colour

Other Word Forms

• crocused
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of crocus

1350–1400; Middle English < Latin < Greek krókos saffron, crocus < Semitic; compare Arabic kurkum saffron

Example Sentences

Mary Harris: This was in a concert venue, also a mall, called Crocus City Hall, on the outskirts of Moscow.

From Slate • Mar. 26, 2024

Accusations were made almost immediately after initial reports of the attack on the Crocus City Hall emerged on social media at 1715 GMT on Friday.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2024

It might not be in the centre of Moscow, but Crocus City Hall is one of the most prominent music venues in Russia.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2024

At the burned-out and smoldering Crocus City Hall, a steady stream of people came to lay flowers at a makeshift memorial.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 24, 2024

Corm, a solid bulb, like that of Crocus, 45.

From The Elements of Botany For Beginners and For Schools by Gray, Asa