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Etymology · Ancient Greek

κρόκος

5 English words descend from Ancient Greek κρόκος, most common first.

crocusA perennial flowering plant (of the genus Crocus in the Iridaceae family). Saffron is obtained from the stamens of Crocus sativus.
crokerBurlap.
crocosmiaAny of many plants in the genus Crocosmia
croconicOf or pertaining to croconic acid or its derivatives.
crocoseglucose obtained from saffron.