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