autumn crocus


noun
  1. 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.

Origin of autumn crocus

1
First recorded in 1905–10

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British Dictionary definitions for autumn crocus

autumn crocus

noun
  1. a liliaceous plant, Colchicum autumnale, of Europe and N Africa having pink or purplish autumn flowers: Also called: meadow saffron Compare saffron

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