Scotch crocus

noun

1. a garden plant, Crocus biflorus, of southeastern Europe and Turkey, having purple-striped, yellow-throated flowers.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Scotch crocus¹

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

The above directions will answer for the crocus susianus, the cloth of gold, striped orange, and very dark purple; besides the Scotch crocus, striped, white, and purple.

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