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crocus in Persian

کروکوس krokus

/ˈkɹəʊ.kəs//ˈkɹoʊ.kəs/

crocus in Persian: کروکوس (krokus). In English, crocus means a perennial flowering plant (of the genus Crocus in the Iridaceae family). Saffron is obtained from the stamens of Crocus sativus.

Persian words for crocus

plant of genus Crocus
کروکوس krokus

English meaning of crocus

  1. noun A perennial flowering plant (of the genus Crocus in the Iridaceae family). Saffron is obtained from the stamens of Crocus sativus.
  2. noun Any of various similar flowering plants, such as autumn crocus and prairie crocus.
  3. noun A deep yellow powder, the oxide of some metal (especially iron), calcined to a red or deep yellow colour.
  4. noun A fraudulent doctor; a quack.

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Questions about crocus in Persian

What is the meaning of crocus in Persian?
Crocus in Persian is کروکوس (krokus).
معنی crocus چیست؟
Crocus: کروکوس (krokus).
What does crocus mean in English?
Crocus means a perennial flowering plant (of the genus Crocus in the Iridaceae family). Saffron is obtained from the stamens of Crocus sativus.

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