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croton

croton

9.9
A tropical shrub from Asia whose seeds make oil used in medicine
  • noun
  • /ˈkroʊtən/
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  • In tropical regions, croton is often used to create lush, vibrant landscapes.

Examples

  • Many gardeners choose croton for its colorful foliage and low maintenance needs.

  • The croton shrub blooms with vibrant leaves that can brighten any garden.

  • No, it was croton oil.

    El Dorado (1966)

Synonyms

Croton tiglium
vscroton
  • Indian
9.9

A tropical Asian shrub with seeds used to make croton oil

refers to the wider plant genus native to Asia not only one species

Compounds

Croton bug
  • US
9.5

A small light brown cockroach that often lives in kitchens and houses

croton oil
  • Archaic
9.9

A very strong toxic oil once used to make people have strong bowel movements

Croton tiglium
  • Indian
9.9

A tropical Asian shrub with seeds used to make croton oil

genus Croton
  • Specialized
9.1

A group of tropical shrubs and small plants that sometimes give a toxic oil

Surface Forms

croton singular
crotons plural

Etymology

Croton comes from the old Greek word kroton, meaning 'tick', because its seed looks like a little tick. That's why the same name is used for the Asian shrub whose seeds are used to make croton oil.