croceous

English

Etymology

From Latin croceus, from crocus (“saffron”). See crocus.

Adjective

croceous (comparative more croceous, superlative most croceous)

Of a deep reddish yellow, like that of saffron.

References

“croceous”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC.

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