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Croccus

Part of Speech: Noun (singular), Adjective

Sense 1:

Definition: A type of flowering plant that belongs to the iris family, typically characterized by its colorful and showy flowers.

Example Sentence: The croccus bloomed in vibrant shades of purple and yellow, adding a pop of color to the garden.

Part of Speech: Noun (plural - crocci)

Sense 1:

Definition: A small, edible saffron thread obtained from crocuses.

Example Sentence: She used a few strands of crocci to add a delightful aroma and flavor to the rice dish.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1:

Definition: Relating to or characteristic of saffron or the color saffron.

Example Sentence: The artist used a croccus pigment to create the vibrant orange hues in the painting.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 2:

Definition: Describing something that is crunchy or crisp in texture.

Example Sentence: The croccus crust of the freshly baked bread gave it a delightful, satisfying crunch.

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