Where does “crocus” come from?
Crocus comes from Latin crocus, which derives from Ancient Greek κρόκος, a word for the saffron plant and its yellow-orange dye.
crocus (English): A perennial flowering plant . Saffron is obtained...
Definitions
- A perennial flowering plant . Saffron is obtained...
Ancestry of “crocus”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Latin | crocus | crocus, saffron |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | κρόκος | saffron, "Crocus sativus"; saffron; yolk |
Words derived from “crocus”