CROCEOUS

Etymology

Adjective

croceous (comparative more croceous, superlative most croceous)

Of or like saffron; deep reddish yellow.

Source: Wiktionary


Cro"ceous (kr"shs), a. Etym: [L. croceus, fr. crocus saffron. See Crocus.]

Definition: Of, pertaining to, or like, saffron; deep reddish yellow. [R.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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