croton
Any of various plants, of the genus Croton, that yield croton oilAny of various plants, of the genus Croton, that yield croton oil.
Meaning
2 sensesAny of various plants, of the genus Croton, that yield croton oil.
кро́тонkróton
tropical Asiatic shrub; source of croton oil
A tropical evergreen shrub (Codiaeum variegatum), having glossy foliage, cultivated as a houseplant.
grown in many varieties for their brightly colored foliage; widely cultivated as a houseplant
Translations
4 languagesBy meaning 1
Origin
From New Latin crotōn, from Ancient Greek κροτών (krotṓn, “tick”), from the size and shapeFrom New Latin crotōn, from Ancient Greek κροτών (krotṓn, “tick”), from the size and shape of the seed.
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Forms
plural: crotonsSynonyms
5 synonyms- tropical Asiatic shrub; source of croton oil:Croton tiglium
- grown in many varieties for their brightly colored foliage; widely cultivated as a houseplant:Codiaeum variegatum
Word family
3 related wordsSee also
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