Where does “κρόκος” come from?
κρόκος (Greek) comes from Ancient Greek κρόκος — saffron, "Crocus sativus"; saffron; yolk.
κρόκος (Greek): yolk, egg yolk; crocus; saffron
Definitions
- yolk, egg yolk; crocus; saffron
Ancestry of “κρόκος”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | κρόκος | saffron, "Crocus sativus"; saffron; yolk |