crocus

1. A perennial flowering plant (of the genus Crocus in the Iridaceae family). Saffron is obtained from the stamens of Crocus sativus.
2. Any of various similar flowering plants, such as autumn crocus and prairie crocus.
3. (obsolete) A deep yellow powder, the oxide of some metal (especially iron), calcined to a red or deep yellow colour.
4. (obsolete, slang) A fraudulent doctor; a quack.

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈkɹəʊ.kəs/

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Latin crocus, from Ancient Greek κρόκος (krókos, “crocus”), from an ancient Semitic language.

Synonyms

saffron

a quack doctor

hardhead

tangerine

🍊

yolk

orange-colored

Crocus sativus

Atlantic croaker

anemone

saffron crocus