Crocus (Noun)
Meaning
Any of numerous low-growing plants of the genus Crocus having slender grasslike leaves and white or yellow or purple flowers; native chiefly to the Mediterranean region but widely cultivated.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The garden was filled with vibrant purple crocus flowers that bloomed early in the spring season.
- She carefully planted the crocus bulbs in the fall, eager to see them bloom the following year.
- The warm sunlight coaxed the delicate white crocus flowers out of the earth, signaling the start of spring.
- In the Mediterranean region, the crocus is a common sight, with its slender grasslike leaves and brightly colored flowers.
- The park's landscape designer chose to plant a large patch of yellow crocus flowers to create a beautiful display of color in the early spring.