crocus
noun
cro·cus
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plural crocuses
Definition of crocus
1a
plural also crocus
or croci\ ˈkrō-ˌkē
, -ˌkī , -ˌsī\
: any of a genus (Crocus) of herbs of the iris family developing from corms and having solitary long-tubed flowers and slender linear leaves
, -ˌkī , -ˌsī\
: any of a genus (Crocus) of herbs of the iris family developing from corms and having solitary long-tubed flowers and slender linear leaves
b
: saffron sense 1a
2
: a dark red ferric oxide used for polishing metals
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Examples of crocus in a Sentence
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Turning your attention to the flower beds, now is the time to plant fall blooming bulbs such as crocus and lycoris. — Joan Morris, The Mercury News, "Bay Area gardening: Saying goodbye to summer," 8 Aug. 2019 On Mount Vernon Avenue, black-power and MLK posters bloomed like crocuses in the spring sunshine. — David M. Shribman, WSJ, "‘Tigerland’ Review: Playing the Game Their Way," 18 Jan. 2019 Inspired by his favorite spring flowers, creator Christopher Brosius designed this fragrance with the essences of hyacinth, daffodil, crocus, and tulip, and the absolutes of narcissus and jonquil. — Evelyn Crowley, Vogue, "Why Fragrance Water Is the Perfume World’s New Obsession," 11 Aug. 2018 The first flower colors have appeared — the white of snowdrops, the yellow of witch hazel, the electric blue of scilla, the purple of the earliest crocuses. — Beth Botts, chicagotribune.com, "Mind your mulch: Here's how to get your garden ready for the rush of spring," 21 Mar. 2018 Humans, crocuses and daffodils alike with sun and warmth can keep their heads up! — Maria Shine Stewart, cleveland.com, "Float over some drab days with song and hope: Sun Messages," 8 Apr. 2018 Daffodils, tulips, hyacinths, and crocuses have broken through, along with the blossoms of magnolia trees and crabapple trees, once again creating a palate of color. — Chuck Crow, cleveland.com, "Lake View Cemetery's Daffodil Hill finally in full splendor (photos)," 6 May 2018 These are the daffodils, tulips, crocus and hyacinths sold ready to bloom in garden centers, grocery stores and other retailers. — Jo Ellen Meyers Sharp, Indianapolis Star, "The Hoosier Gardener: Ornamental pear trees bad for environment," 20 Apr. 2018 Spring in France is protest season, and manifs (demos) sprout in the warmer weather like crocuses. — The Economist, "Emmanuel Macron faces a wave of strikes and protests in France," 14 Apr. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'crocus.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for crocus
crocus
noun
English Language Learners Definition of crocus
: a small purple, yellow, or white flower that blooms in the early spring
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crocus
noun
cro·cus
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Kids Definition of crocus
: a small plant having grasslike leaves and colorful flowers that bloom in the spring
crocus
noun
cro·cus
| \ ˈkrō-kəs
\
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plural crocuses
Medical Definition of crocus
1
plural also crocus
or croci\ -ˌkē, -ˌkī, -ˌsī \
: any of a large genus (Crocus) of perennial herbs of the iris family (Iridaceae)
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: any of a large genus (Crocus) of perennial herbs of the iris family (Iridaceae)
2
: saffron sense 1
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