autumn crocus
noun
any of several bulbous plants of the genus Colchicum, of the lily family, especially C. autumnale, bearing showy, crocuslike white, pink, or purple flowers in autumn.
Origin of autumn crocus
First recorded in 1905–10
Words nearby autumn crocus
autoxidation,
autoxidation-reduction,
autres temps, autres mœurs,
autry,
autumn,
autumn crocus,
autumnal,
autumnal equinox,
autunite,
auvergne,
aux
British Dictionary definitions for autumn crocus
autumn crocus
noun
a liliaceous plant, Colchicum autumnale, of Europe and N Africa having pink or purplish autumn flowers
Also called: meadow saffron Compare saffron