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autumn crocus

noun

Definition of autumn crocus

: an autumn-blooming colchicum (Colchicum autumnale)

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 The idea that colchicine—a poison drawn from the seeds and stem of the lovely autumn crocus—could be used to prevent complications in patients undergoing heart surgery was an intoxicating one. — Clifton Leaf, Fortune, "Brainstorm Health: Clinical Trials, Health Care Startup for the Poor, The Cost of CHIP," 6 Jan. 2018

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First Known Use of autumn crocus

1726, in the meaning defined above

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autumn crocus

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au·​tumn cro·​cus | \ ˌȯt-əm-ˈkrō-kəs How to pronounce autumn crocus (audio) \

Medical Definition of autumn crocus

: an autumn-blooming herb (Colchicum autumnale) of the lily family (Liliaceae) that is the source of medicinal colchicum

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