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crocinus

crocinus, of saffron

crŏcĭnus, a, um, adj., = κρόκινος, of or pertaining to saffron, saffron-.
  • I Adj.: semen, Plin. 21, 19, 73, 124: unguentum, Cels. 3, 18: color, Scrib. Comp. 173: tunica, saffron-colored, Cat. 68, 134.—
  • II Subst.: crŏcĭnum, i, n. (sc. oleum), saffron-oil, Prop. 3 (4), 10, 22.—
      • 2 The color of saffron, saffron-yellow, Dig. 32, 1, 78, § 5.—
    • B Transf., as a term of endearment, Plaut. Curc. 1, 2, 7 (102).

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