autumn crocus

au·tumn cro·cus

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Definitions of autumn crocus words

noun autumn crocus a liliaceous plant, Colchicum autumnale, of Europe and N Africa having pink or purplish autumn flowers 3
noun autumn crocus colchicum (sense 1) 3
noun autumn crocus any of several bulbous plants of the genus Colchicum, of the lily family, especially C. autumnale, bearing showy, crocuslike white, pink, or purple flowers in autumn. 1
noun autumn crocus Any of several species of genus Colchicum that bloom in the Fall. 0

before 1905

One of the 15% newest English words

First recorded in 1905-10

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