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Noun: saffron crocus  'saf-run 'krow-kus
  1. Old World crocus having purple or white flowers with aromatic pungent orange stigmas used in flavouring food
    - saffron, Crocus sativus

Derived forms: saffron crocuses

Type of: crocus

Encyclopedia: Saffron crocus

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